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as in routines
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 places
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 blends
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 grooves
Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
The track starts with a pulsating Simmons bass riff, setting the tone for one of Kiss' funkier guitar grooves.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Just give the baseboards a quick wipe, making sure to get into all the grooves and corners.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
The cover display, protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2, showed scratches at level six on the Mohs scale and deeper grooves at level seven, which is standard.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
And it was centralized in the sulci — the grooves in the brain — where scientists believe cells are especially susceptible to harm.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Nearby, stacks of wooden wedges wait to be slotted into those grooves to form the beginnings of a hockey stick.
—Joseph Hostetler, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Fall and winter boots often feature grooves on the bottom to help prevent slipping on ice and snow.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
How to get tickets For shoppers like Agresta, whether the needle ever scratches the grooves is beside the point.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
But on this Royal Oak afternoon teeming with adventurous jazz grooves, Was is happily nestled in his roots.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
The two No 10s largely avoid the sort of slack passes and heavy touches that have previously halted United from properly settling into their attacking grooves.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
The track starts with a pulsating Simmons bass riff, setting the tone for one of Kiss' funkier guitar grooves.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Just give the baseboards a quick wipe, making sure to get into all the grooves and corners.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
The cover display, protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2, showed scratches at level six on the Mohs scale and deeper grooves at level seven, which is standard.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
And it was centralized in the sulci — the grooves in the brain — where scientists believe cells are especially susceptible to harm.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Nearby, stacks of wooden wedges wait to be slotted into those grooves to form the beginnings of a hockey stick.
—Joseph Hostetler, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Fall and winter boots often feature grooves on the bottom to help prevent slipping on ice and snow.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
How to get tickets For shoppers like Agresta, whether the needle ever scratches the grooves is beside the point.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Six strong permanent magnets attach the X50’s sole dust filter to its bottom panel, and grooves at the base of its feet lock one edge into place.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
But on this Royal Oak afternoon teeming with adventurous jazz grooves, Was is happily nestled in his roots.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grooves
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Every day, 46-year-old Sharod Knox relies on his nurse and on Wanda Knox, his 69-year-old aunt, to keep him breathing and fed, to monitor his ventilator, and to handle the constant routines that make staying home possible.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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Establishing simple daily habits and weekly routines helps kids build independence in problem-solving and self-regulation.—
Ana Homayoun,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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Oregon slips a spot after a methodical win against Wisconsin, while Ole Miss flips places with Miami after beating Oklahoma on the road.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The safety plan can also include nearby places to go for urgent help, such as the nearest hospital emergency department or mental health crisis center.—
Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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The details of the cases were not proactively made public beyond being made available for review for anyone who files a request under the state's public records law.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Alderperson detained by federal agents files lawsuit Ald.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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The project plays a key role in SomeraRoad’s transformation of Paseo South Gulch—a five-acre pocket of downtown that blends historic architecture with a new wave of design, dining, and wellness destinations, including an Equinox gym, the Catbird Seat, Maiz de la Vida, and Carter Vintage Guitars.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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That emotional flow is especially evident in The World’s First Tooth Fairy…Ever series that blends lighthearted plots with consistent emotional depth.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Wet grass can clog your mower, leave ruts in the soil, and raise the risk of lawn diseases.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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Then, good teams are able to get out of those ruts faster.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Parishes looking to build a columbarium must first demonstrate self-sustainability and the ability to match parish supply and demand of niches over the next 200 years, Casey said.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
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Our results resonate with growing evidence that preserving today’s living large herbivores and understanding the diversity of their ecological niches is crucial for conserving functional ecosystems.—
Aditya Reddy Kurre,
The Conversation,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Science Behind the Hack Elkus explained that the marks often seen on white or light-colored dishes are metal deposits left behind by silverware, not scratches in the glaze.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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If a pet bites or scratches someone during a rabies exposure quarantine, owners are required to report the incident to LMPHW, officials said.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Upgrade your movie marathons, gaming grinds, and Sunday chill sessions with this gorgeous 50 inch Hisense 4K Smart TV.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
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It’s finished with a generous sprinkling of salt and a few grinds of black pepper.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Grooves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grooves. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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