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noun

ˈgrüv How to pronounce groove (audio)
Definition of groovenext
1
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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2
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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groove

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verb

1
as in to file
to mark with or as if with a line or groove if you groove that piece of wood, we should be able to fit this smaller board into it

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2
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
Noun
In other words, the Aztecs have found their groove at just the right time, once again. — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025 Each anchor has a channel with two upward-bent grooves. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
The beauty of dance is that there are so many ways to approach it—dance classes, clubbing with friends, or even just grooving in your living room. — Mark Travers, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 And the stars are loving it too, grooving and shaking their way down the hall. — Brendan Le, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for groove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
  1. routine
  2. place
  3. file
  4. blend
  5. grind
  6. niche
  7. scratch
  8. rut
Noun
  • Between the influx of personal trainers, personal coaches and personal nutritionists, baseball is numb to the player whose routine is not that of his team’s.
    — Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
  • And although McRae is playing her biggest venues to date, her preshow routine has remained consistent.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of routine
Noun
  • Public officials must understand where people need to walk and make those places safer.
    — Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday morning that Putin's order not to strike energy infrastructure remains in place despite Ukraine's actions, Russian state media reported.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of place
Verb
  • Attempt to block footage release Hackman’s estate filed a petition last week attempting to block the release of any photos or video footage from inside the home, according to a copy of the legal filing obtained by CNN at the time.
    — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Baldoni has denied these allegations and filed his own $400 million defamation suit against Lively.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of file
Verb
  • While nothing exactly matches, all of the colors, patterns, and textures blend together seamlessly to tell a unique design story.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Since its debut, the game has blended exploration, social interaction, and creativity in a way that feels adaptable across different age groups.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of blend
Noun
  • What to know: A team that didn’t run away from the grind.
    — Michael Waterloo, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
  • So, here's my challenge to every financial leader feeling stuck in the grind: What if your discomfort isn't a signal to leave, but an invitation to lead differently?
    — Sunil Rajasekar, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of grind
Noun
  • Many small businesses have turned niche solutions into thriving SaaS companies, proving that even a simple tool solving a real problem can become a profitable asset. 4.
    — Melissa Houston, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Her enduring status as a cult icon continues to expand, as Tammie is a regular fixture on niche TV shows (The Browns, Drag House Rules) and partakes in frequent collaborations with fellow alums Kelly Mantle and Trixie Mattel.
    — EW Staff, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of niche
Verb
  • Not to be scratched by the digital revolution, vinyl posted its 18th straight year of growth, scored nearly three-quarters of physical format revenue at $1.4B – its highest since 1984.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Always opt for a very soft duster to avoid scratching or damaging your piece.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of scratch
Noun
  • Geronimo’s production also ended a two-game rut during which the bench had not scored a single point.
    — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Descend a dirt fire road riddled with rocks and ruts and with steep wooden steps at the bottom.
    — Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 2025
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