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as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
I can't get into the groove on Monday morning without a cup of coffee
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as in place
a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited
after years of bouncing from job to job, she discovered that her natural groove was social work
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as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
surprisingly, his flighty, artistic sensibility and her no-nonsense practicality groove together rather well
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Recent Examples of groove
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
On the other, what’s worked out at the piano, one’s cigarette scoring a groove in the lid of the upright.
—E.l. Doctorow, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Or groove to kid-friendly tunes and discuss the meaning behind the lyrics.
—Jeannette Moninger, Parents, 3 Dec. 2024
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Noun
These nuts are typically harvested in the fall and are characterized by their oval shape and deep grooves.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
On the other, what’s worked out at the piano, one’s cigarette scoring a groove in the lid of the upright.
—E.l. Doctorow, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
May 16, 2024 The score also plays on the concept of time and uses electronic manipulation for ticking, grooving rhythmic passages.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Or groove to kid-friendly tunes and discuss the meaning behind the lyrics.
—Jeannette Moninger, Parents, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
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Public and commercial architecture has long been dependent on a global supply chain, routines of construction, and the conventional wisdom of brokers.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2025
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Knight’s current life revolves around the daily routine of Liberty Correctional Institution, a state prison roughly 40 miles west of Tallahassee.Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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First, there are the January theater festivals, your place to dig into experimental work scattered across smaller venues throughout the city.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Mandatory evacuation orders were in place for north of the 210 Freeway from Roxford to the Interstate 5 / 14 Freeway split.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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The petition was filed with the Department of Health in November, and the agency referred it to an administrative law judge on Monday.Dara Kam, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
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More than 71 million returns have been filed since the program began in 2003.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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By the end of the six-episode season, this narrative has lapsed into mawkishness, despite strong performances from Gilpin (who’s made a career on blending grit with vulnerability) and Kitsch, a perennially underrated actor who broke out in Berg’s Friday Night Lights.Judy Berman, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Mix And Match As a part of personalized design and the trend of blending colors and finishes, 67% of respondents agree that mix-and-match backsplashes add a unique touch to the kitchen.Terri Williams, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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In Coppola’s film, there’s Mary-Anne (Brenda Song), who is younger but has been with Le Razzle Dazzle long enough to be jaded by the grind.Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2025
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Drip coffee is made with a coarse coffee grind, and the cold brew is brewed similarly but at a slightly lower temperature.Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, explicitly political media operations such as the Daily Wire and Babylon Bee will continue to get attention, while niche producers like Angel Studios will keep feeding their audiences with conservative-leaning and faith-based material.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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The property and casualty insurance also caters to higher-margin, niche areas where demand is rising.Trefis Team, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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For seeds with a hard seed coat, scraping them on 150-grit sandpaper scratches the seed coat enough to allow the seed to soak up or imbibe water.Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
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Many lawyers are also scratching their heads over Drake’s case.Justin Curto, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2025
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When stuck in a fashion rut, the easiest way to get inspired is to look at what celebrities are wearing, including their red carpet styles.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes a change in coaching voice does the trick for a team stuck in a rut, which the Kings were during that five-game losing streak of home games.Zach Harper, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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