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
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
When the kitten, later named Elmer, arrived, he was covered in the thick, gloopy glue from ear to tail, leaving him unable to eat, drink, or groom himself.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 13 Apr. 2026
Pets groom themselves, meaning anything on their paws or fur can be ingested later.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Agnes and her peers are raised in affluent households and groomed to be married off to men twice (or more) their age.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
When the kitten, later named Elmer, arrived, he was covered in the thick, gloopy glue from ear to tail, leaving him unable to eat, drink, or groom himself.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
Reuters reported that security concerns stemming from the locals’ pre-wedding protests prompted the bride and groom to change their wedding-party venue.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 13 Apr. 2026
Pets groom themselves, meaning anything on their paws or fur can be ingested later.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groom
Verb
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Pack your phone, wallet, keys, and other essentials, like a glasses case and lip gloss, and prepare to head out for a date night or brunch with friends.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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That’s a gentle way of saying that those institutions must be prepared, at times, to coerce.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rose Allgood is steps away from joining her bridegroom for her wedding ceremony when there is a scream.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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But the relationships at the heart of the book—between the teenage Indigo and Azure, and between the adult Indigo and the unnamed bridegroom—are vividly, viscerally real.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Mar. 2026
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Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso spend some quality husband and wife time at the opening night of Proof on Broadway in New York City on April 16.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Next, our leading ladies must have attracted the dreamiest if often corrupt husbands, played by the likes of Hugh Grant, Kevin Bacon, Bobby Cannavale, Liev Schreiber, and Alexander Skarsgård.—
Libby Gelman-Waxner,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Selling Sunset star secretly tied the knot to her businessman hubby Christian Richard in December 2020.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Klum documented their latest romantic interlude on social media in late March, showcasing some PDA with her hubby in a cheeky carousel.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Before installing the mister, be sure to pop it open and fill it up with water.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
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For indoor growers, Karsch recommends moistening your seed starting mix well before filling trays or small pots and planting, then keeping it moist with a spray bottle or mister.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
6 Apr. 2026
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Jones now partners with Kayte Christensen, the team’s current color commentator.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Our expert take The Citi Strata Premier® Card has competitive rewards rates and unlocks access to all of the Citi ThankYou® transfer partners, which boosts the value of your points.—
Liz Knueven,Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Groom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groom. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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