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
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
More than 150 families have also sued Roblox over its alleged failure to prevent children from being groomed or assaulted by predators on the platform.
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Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Past royal brides like Princess Eugenie and the groom’s sister, Zara Tindall, wore tiaras from the Crown’s coveted collection of heirloom diadems.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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Verb
Which job is he being groomed to assume?
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Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
More than 150 families have also sued Roblox over its alleged failure to prevent children from being groomed or assaulted by predators on the platform.
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Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
Noun
Each groom kit includes a genuine leather travel case and is TSA-approved for easy carry-on travel, while RFID-blocking wallets help keep your information secure.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Past royal brides like Princess Eugenie and the groom’s sister, Zara Tindall, wore tiaras from the Crown’s coveted collection of heirloom diadems.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groom
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While park conditions can often be dangerous, from high heat to landslides, the key to a safe national park visit is being well-informed and prepared.
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After Alicent’s misunderstanding — which leads to Aegon II claiming the throne — Rhaenyra prepares for war and gathers allies to fight for her rightful claim to the throne.
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Couple hikes six miles, leaving money and baggage, dad won’t send it, and board bill gets bridegroom in court.
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Rose Allgood is steps away from joining her bridegroom for her wedding ceremony when there is a scream.
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Adams was out with her father, husband Darren Le Gallo, and daughter when things went The Pitt real quick.
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Ducasse said her husband ultimately agreed to voluntary removal to Mexico.
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Barbara Palvin and hubby Dylan Sprouse pose together at an event celebrating Amouage in Beverly Hills, California on June 17.
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How could your wife get a headache with a great hubby like you?
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Ladeira uses a mister to spray the plate with housemade rose vinegar to give a whiff of funky brightness without shocking the palate.
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With the opening of the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival in Fairmount Park, the city is reminding visitors that the festival has multiple water stations and two large tents filled with fans and misters for soccer fans to cool off.
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These indications point to a future where automakers fiercely compete for a shrinking number of customers, said Mark Gottfredson, a partner at Bain & Company.
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Information-sharing efforts State officials say nonprofits and private-sector partners have become increasingly important as federal support has receded.
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“Groom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groom. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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