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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
Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Many companies are getting into the groove of AI technology, advancing from smaller pilot programs to using the technology to do more enterprisewide.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
Snow sings about getting her princess groove back, butts heads with her Evil Queen stepmother (a campy Gal Gadot) and gets a little help from her short new friends.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Yet this Kentucky team quickly learned about each other, melded its talent and has found its groove in the NCAA Tournament.
—Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Many companies are getting into the groove of AI technology, advancing from smaller pilot programs to using the technology to do more enterprisewide.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
Now, a few months away from his 63rd birthday, Cox is a tastemaker with an authoritative ear who makes audiences groove.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
Snow sings about getting her princess groove back, butts heads with her Evil Queen stepmother (a campy Gal Gadot) and gets a little help from her short new friends.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
Noun
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Some of those lifestyle changes involved optimizing her sleep, ensuring healthy indoor air, incorporating meditation to reduce stress and starting an exercise routine.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Overall, this low-profile keyboard elevates your routine with practical features that make each keystroke both satisfying and efficient.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Lesotho Communications Authority said the license would be in place for 10 years.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest moment of all, hitting a wedge into 3 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.—
Time,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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No charges were filed against Darvish as of April 13.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The lawsuit was initially filed against Meta — then called Facebook — in 2020, during Mr. Trump's first term, before being amended in 2021.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The space showcased an extensive collection of high jewelry watches, demonstrating Bulgari’s mastery in blending horology with haute jewelry.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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It is blended with rosemary leaf, Ceylon cinnamon bark, lemon balm, rose centifolia petals, and vitamin B6.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining oil, the balsamic vinegar, honey, water, garlic, a pinch of salt and a generous grind of black pepper.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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His expertise in building systems has helped countless entrepreneurs escape the daily grind of their businesses.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The best opportunities are often hidden in niche industry Slack groups or LinkedIn direct messages.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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What’s more, Moche canals functioned in tandem with floodwater diversion canals, which activated during El Niño events to create niches of agricultural productivity amid disasters.—
Ari Caramanica,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Some people may have been scratching their heads when kids started screaming and crying after seeing a pig wearing a crown; With zombie pig men and skeleton archers riding spiders, why would this specific creature elicit such a guttural reaction?—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Patrick Golz purchased a pair of $1,000,000 Gold Rush tickets, worth $50 each, and won the $1 million grand prize after scratching the second ticket, the Virginia Lottery said in an April 8 news release.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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With the Rapids stuck in a rut trying to find consistent positive energy, and Kévin Cabral struggling to contribute to scoring, something had to change.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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This would be unusual for a wild deer of this size that had survived the rut and was tagged during the late season.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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