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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2025
The groom's side of the aisle was looking pretty full at Patrick Schwarzenegger's wedding to his longtime partner, Abby Champion, last weekend.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
The star’s grooming routine is no fuss.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Once home to more than 20 horses, the equestrian facilities remain impressive: an 1800s bank barn, groom’s quarters, paddocks with run-in sheds, and an outdoor arena.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2025
The groom's side of the aisle was looking pretty full at Patrick Schwarzenegger's wedding to his longtime partner, Abby Champion, last weekend.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
The mother of a 15-year-old California boy who took his own life is now suing Roblox and Discord over his death, alleging her son was groomed and coerced to send explicit images on the apps.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
The star’s grooming routine is no fuss.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groom
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The latest incidents also highlight how ill-prepared the bloc is amid the growing importance of drones in today’s warfare.—
Silvia Amaro,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Students in Cal State Fullerton’s Master of Social Work program now have access to a new credential pathway that expands career opportunities and prepares graduates to make an impact at schools in their communities.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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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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During Christmas dinner, Martha (72) announces her separation after discovering her husband’s affair with her best friend, upending the holiday as her children and their partners confront their own romantic issues.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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The following day, Kidman filed for divorce from her husband of 19 years, according to court documents.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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No hubby tonight in the audience but her kids were there; in fact, the whole clan moved to Los Angeles from the east coast to support mama in the ballroom.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
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Special thanks to my midwives & to my hubby @lindor12bc who stayed by my side every second of my labor.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The rooftop has plenty of cushioned seating under misters, several bars and a hookah menu with more flavors than a Baskin-Robbins.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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That includes natural bodies of water like creeks and lakes, as well as cooling towers, fountains, humidifiers or misters, hot tubs, and even the tanks that hold windshield wiper fluid in cars.—
Alice Park,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bryan Pease, who represented the plaintiffs with his partner Parisa Ijadi-Maghsoodi, said the city’s priorities have been misplaced.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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The plan calls for it to be composed of Arab and international partners.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Groom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groom. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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