GROOVED Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

grooved

verb

Definition of grooved

past tense of groove

as in filed

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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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 grooved Oswalt grooved a get-me-over fastball for a strike, then Mueller drilled a hard ground ball that third baseman Morgan Ensberg stabbed. — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Plus, the shoe’s rubber outsole has grooved treads that offer traction on slippery and uneven terrain. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 The crowd-pleaser — distributed by Universal internationally and Lionsgate domestically — moved and grooved back to first place on domestic and global charts as well, a remarkable feat in its fourth weekend of release. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 17 May 2026 Then Scott grooved a fastball down the middle to Dansby Swanson, who hit it over the left-field wall. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026 The planters are pockmarked and rough-cut; etched and grooved to mimic oyster reefs and mangrove roots. — Nathan Rott, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026 Tens of millions of YouTube viewers have grooved to Bobby Nsenga’s living room. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026 Since then, engineers have explored alternative configurations – from beds of ceramic pebbles to grooved rings with intricate channels. — Preeti Nair, Space.com, 7 Dec. 2025 The two stars grooved to classics facilitated by DJ D-Nice, as sister Phylicia Rashad and Jenifer Lewis cheered them on. — Okla Jones, Essence, 17 Nov. 2025

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That warrant was later recalled after a Court of Appeals judge determined the former governor had filed to have Johnson removed from the case before her warrant was issued.

— Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2026
After the sentencing, Donna’s legal team filed a notice of appeal, per the Tallahassee Democrat.

— Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of filed

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The couple brought their friends and family from the United States and India to the Italian island in May 2026 for a multi-day celebration that blended the couple’s heritage with Sicily’s distinct identity.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
This multi-use, skin-first serum foundation can be used as either a full-coverage foundation, or lighter-touch skin tint when blended with your go-to moisturizer.

— Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of blended

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Though Leo’s lyrics are raw and scribed with vigor and delivered with a backing choir that breaks down into soprano, alto, and tenor vibrato, the track feels too theatric and out of step sonically with the rest of the album.

— Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Instead of one community, which might be de- scribed as democratic, there appear separate and distinct communities that must be de- scribed as totalitarian.

— Harpers Magazine, Harpers Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025

Definition of scribed

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Experts believe the silver was organized by weight, which directly correlated with the metal’s value.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
In fact, Apple stock hasn't been this inversely correlated to its tech peers since 2005, according to a CNBC analysis using ThinkOrSwim data.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of correlated

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Dress the Population Livia Fit and Flare Dress The crepe-like material, bateau neck, princess-seamed upper with cap sleeves, and flared skirt make this Dress the Population pick a classic that won’t go out of style.

— Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
The top is seamed at the sides to accentuate the rounded shape, which dips lower in back.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025

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