as in to prepare
to make ready in advance
the hotel's penthouse suite is being groomed for a royal visit
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Recent Examples of groom
Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Hair products, Oribe (Bernthal), V76 by Vaughn (Moss-Bachrach); grooming products, Augustinus Bader (Bernthal), Clarins (Moss-Bachrach).
—Jenny Lumet, Vanity Fair, 10 Feb. 2026
Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
The groom, a Cal State Fullerton graduate named Tommy Wolter, shared a photo of the couple on social media, thanking Bad Bunny for the opportunity.
—Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Winning Over the Rink Around the same time, Youngblood was grooming hockey dad Eric Perardi, the coach and real-estate developer, who was quietly unraveling amid a bitter divorce.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Hair products, Oribe (Bernthal), V76 by Vaughn (Moss-Bachrach); grooming products, Augustinus Bader (Bernthal), Clarins (Moss-Bachrach).
—Jenny Lumet, Vanity Fair, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
The second, between two middle-aged people seeking a second or third chance in life, is a cheap and cheerful party at the groom’s noodle shop, with hand-strung balloons and only Tiger beer on offer.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
The groom, a Cal State Fullerton graduate named Tommy Wolter, shared a photo of the couple on social media, thanking Bad Bunny for the opportunity.
—Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groom
Verb
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The group is preparing to study microplastics in the lake.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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This seasonal dip requires just 10 minutes of hands-on time and can be prepared a few days in advance of serving.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The relevant tradition is that the bride and bridegroom each choose who should stand up for them.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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The happy couple are therefore within their rights not to reissue invitations that were previously declined merely because the date, the location and the entree (though not, perhaps, the bridegroom) have changed.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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The days when his wife, who entered the US illegally 26 years ago and has started the process of applying for a green card, would attend Bible study, go grocery shopping and drop off or pick up their children from school feel long gone, the father and husband said.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ellen Rudolph and her husband, Steve Lewis, were still trying to repair their Pacific Palisades home and rebuild their lives after last year’s fires when, two months later, the devastating news came.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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This comes on the heels of Crawford enjoying a glamorous Valentine's Day date night with her hubby, Rande Gerber, at the Power of Love Gala.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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Your hubby needs to correct this going forward.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Using a mister is a common suggestion to combat winter dryness, but Hancock warns that the effects of misting are short-lived.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Jan. 2026
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Houseplant amateurs will also appreciate this plant mister, which should remind them to water their plants.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Dec. 2025
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Moon called the five-day recovery effort one that drew extraordinary cooperation from local, state and federal partners and acknowledged the toll on rescuers and families.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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However, be patient with partners and close friends.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Groom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groom. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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