the groove

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The American saw off two break points in her opening service game but quickly got in the groove, pounding relentless baseline groundstrokes to quickly open up a 4-0 lead.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

And the groove, this time led by a simple, prancing line by Mr. Maynard, simulates the rhythmic movement of tidying up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

A few small practices have helped me get into the groove.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2025

When Higgins took the fifth frame with a break of 111, the former world champion looked to be in the groove.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

Then she pushed off from the floor with both feet and began to float upward, drifting toward the groove zone.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline