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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
Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
DiVincenzo, McDaniels and Naz Reid are all settling into more consistent grooves, and the team is better for it.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2025
Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
Stiller’s moving and grooving and drifting in his SUV throughout the video before eventually taking off into the night.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
What Is Fluted Tile? Fluted tiles feature horizontal or vertical grooves that add texture and dimension to your space.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
DiVincenzo, McDaniels and Naz Reid are all settling into more consistent grooves, and the team is better for it.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
Check out this comic's step-by-step guide with advice from experts on how to move and groove with confidence.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
Stiller’s moving and grooving and drifting in his SUV throughout the video before eventually taking off into the night.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
Noun
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One step in her normal daily routine was eating oatmeal, according to Dr. Mike Sevilla, a family physician at Salem Family Care in Salem, Ohio.—
Erica Lamberg,
Fox News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Once dismissed as harsh or unnecessary, these skin-care products are now the heroes of sensitive skin routines.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Michigan and Louisville are also candidates to go from last place to the tourney.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Beyond personal vacations, Evans’ work has granted him an even greater gift of not just popping in and out of a place, but really getting to know destinations across the globe.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025
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Fox faces a second trial later this year in a $2.7 billion suit filed by another voting tech company, Smartmatic.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
20 Jan. 2025
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Charles Kushner pleaded guilty in 2004 to filing false tax returns, retaliating against a witness and making false statements to the Federal Election Commission.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Age of Adaline is a timeless tale that blends love, science and fate.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Higher education is also evolving, with institutions such as Georgia Tech and Carnegie Mellon embedding AI into their curricula and offering personalized learning experiences that blend technical skills with interpersonal development.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Their past two games, an overtime loss at next-to-last-place Minnesota and an overtime win against Northwestern, point to the grind that awaits in league play.—
Austin Meek,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said the team will carefully monitor the injury but acknowledged playing through discomfort is part of the NBA grind.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Adoption: These trends gained traction in niche markets and upscale dining establishments.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Over the next four to five years, niche brands like Le Labo and Bond No. 9 began using oud, sparking a trend that took off in 2012.—
Sable Yong,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The plan had been for Del Mastro and Allan to pair up against the Lightning, but Seth Jones was scratched before the game because of illness.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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After all, a quick logline — two friends grow addicted to the heroin-esque touch of an alien and end up in a throuple with him — doesn’t even scratch at the surface of the genre-bending horror-comedy.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Celtics have consistently dominated opponents with Luke Kornet on the court, even during this rut, but his additional opportunities take away from Hauser’s chances.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Stubbornly high readings on inflation and a run of better-than-expected updates on the U.S. economy have sent Wall Street into a weekslong rut, pulling it further from the dozens of all-time highs set last year.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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