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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
Andy Wang, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Move and groove Send It South, an inaugural three-day bike and music festival, includes several group bike rides, live music, a beer garden and vendors.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 26 Jan. 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
Plus, last year’s Carbone Beach featured performances from The Chainsmokers, Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, LL Cool J and Pitbull, all of which had revelers grooving on a dance floor atop sand and under chandeliers.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Move and groove Send It South, an inaugural three-day bike and music festival, includes several group bike rides, live music, a beer garden and vendors.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
Noun
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After her skincare routine, Olivia gets her hair and makeup done, steams her voice, and puts on her onstage outfit.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2025
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Adding an ice water facial to your routine can help individuals feel refreshed to face their day.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The administration expects the new rates to remain in place until the U.S. narrows a $1.2 trillion trade imbalance recorded last year.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Elizabeth Street Garden, located between between Spring and Prince streets, has long been a community gathering place for artists and city dwellers.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Kennewick School Board filed a Title IX complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights against Washington state's Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal this week.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Barba was released following the arrest on condition of home detention, an order filed Tuesday in a New Jersey district court revealed.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Students used natural light to expose their cyanotypes on both fabric and paper and experimented with blending artistic techniques and organic materials.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
3 Apr. 2025
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Grace Wales Bonner has elevated her namesake label to become a global force–she’s done so by blending European tailoring with her Caribbean heritage.—
Kedean Smith,
Essence,
3 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
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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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Republicans have used the polling rut to paint Democrats as out of touch with the average voter.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2025
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If you’re intrigued by the menu offerings and looking to get out of your weeknight cooking rut (all while avoiding the grocery store), give it a try.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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