groove 1 of 2

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
But its status as a cultural phenomenon was not only a function of its warm groove, but its instantly iconic music video directed by Jonathan Glazer, who’d go on to direct films including Sexy Beast and The Zone of Interest. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026 Sandollar found its groove with cult and not-cult classics — Parton helped Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Father of the Bride, and Kicking and Screaming get made. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
These fans of the Grateful Dead gather, groove and keep the good vibes going even though there are no original band members on tour. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026 Speirs began moving and grooving between innings, choreographing dances for each player’s walk-up song. — Abigail Dollins, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026 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
  • Teams cross multiple time zones, adjust practice and sleep schedules and play at a neutral site far from their normal routines.
    — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • As if dating weren’t already enough of a gamble, a new trend has some men skipping their usual hygiene routines before meeting a prospective partner.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of routine
Noun
  • Big sophomore Charlie Beniot, 6-foot-2, 230 pounds, came on in his place and performed admirably.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Cubs and Brewers square off seven times in that span, with Monday’s victory putting the North Siders 7 games back of first-place Milwaukee.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of place
Verb
  • Thirteen days before Morissette’s lawsuit, Urinov filed her own claim against the singer in London’s King Bench Division, which handles cases of defamation, misuse of private information, data protection, and harassment by publication.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Woods’ attorney, Douglas Duncan, filed a document with Martin County Court on Tuesday calling for a change of plea hearing on Wednesday in front of Judge Darren Steele.
    — Bob Harkins, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of file
Verb
  • Nike’s athletes’ kits this season were inspired by basketball, presenting a unique sartorial challenge blending the two distinct on-court sports.
    — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Was Zeuxis’s imitation in this instance a case of gathering (breaking up the models, then collecting and aggregating pieces) or a case of transformation (merging and blending some parts or traits into a smooth and seamless new whole)?
    — Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of blend
Noun
  • His daily grind — and conventional wardrobe — express his midlife rut and marital stagnation.
    — Fawnia Soo Hoo, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Holly Marie Combs is through with the Hollywood grind — at least for now.
    — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of grind
Noun
  • The fragrances will launch direct-to-consumer, as well as at niche fragrance retailers Scent Bar, Stéle and The Conservatory NYC.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Isn’t a child’s struggle to feel accepted a genuinely universal one, even as it’s also protected and niche?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of niche
Verb
  • Its uniquely wide view will also help scientists decode the intricacies of dark matter and dark energy while perhaps clearing up some contradictions about our universe that scientists have been scratching their heads over for decades.
    — Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Culturally, college football scratches the human itch for tribalism, which America’s ethos of individualism fortunately discourages.
    — George F. Will, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of scratch
Noun
  • Turns out America’s enthusiasm for itself has gone into a bit of a rut—more than 80% of Americans felt proud in 2010, but only 53% feel that way today.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The rut is a great time to kill a buck, but the early season is the best time to kill a specific buck.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
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