grooved
Americanverb
adjective
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Everything was utterly rhythmical, repetitive and perfectly grooved.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Three pitches into the bottom of the sixth, Sheehan grooved a fastball to Marsh, and he hit it out for a 5-3 lead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
One location stood out due to the discovery of about 80 grooved stone axes, which were used to break down and process ore.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 29, 2026
During Bomba Estéreo’s energizing set, a dozen or so kids, some atop their parents’ bouncing shoulders, grooved to the vibrantly clopping percussion on the hard-surface dance floor laid in front of the stage.
From Seattle Times ● May 25, 2024
I reach up and touch the small pewter claddagh Celtic cross I have worn since I was six, tracking the grooved outline of the heart with my finger.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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