as in tidy
being clean and in good order
the front office is always carefully groomed in order to give customers a good first impression
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as in prepared
to make ready in advance
the hotel's penthouse suite is being groomed for a royal visit
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Recent Examples of groomed
Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
His hair had grown long, though not in any groomed or deliberate style.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
In Tahoe City, 50 kilometers of groomed runs make up the Tahoe XC cross-country skiing area.
—Camila Pedrosa
april 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
That part of the plan includes improving 40 miles of summer trails and 10 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and redesigning two trailheads that will encourage more people to recreate in the White River National Forest.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Okrent portrays Sondheim as witty and endearing, but also poorly groomed, remote, caustic, quick to anger — and, mostly, quick to forgive.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The beach is regularly groomed, cleaned, and kept clear of encroaching vegetation, resulting in a pristine white-sand beach that’s unmatched anywhere else in the state.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2026
Even when her glam is subtle, Middleton's deep brown brows always look full and effortlessly groomed.
—Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Evan Glassman has been traveling to Deer Valley in Utah for over a decade, drawn by its meticulously groomed runs, reliable service and convenient four-hour flight from his New York home.
—Caroline Tell, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Jon Schuppe, NBC news, 1 June 2026
The siblings had been brainwashed, abused and groomed while growing up in a cult led by Bernie Hoffman, an apocalyptic preacher and false prophet known to the world as Tony Alamo.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Come winter, the park’s nine-mile Loop Road is closed to cars but groomed for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
Warm-season grass is groomed year-round.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
The ability McCain groomed to go from buoyant to tunnel-visioned and fiery in competition.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Among the families supporting the complaint is Heather Lindquist, whose 15-year-old son Bodhi was allegedly groomed by predators on the platform.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 May 2026
The renaming came after a New York Times investigation in March revealed that Chavez, who died in 1993, groomed and assaulted girls for years who were connected to the movement that led to better pay and conditions for farmworkers.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
No child should be exploited, groomed, or preyed upon in digital spaces.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Adjective
Outdoor enthusiasts bring their bikes and hiking shoes to hop on the 50-plus miles of groomed paths known as Maine Huts & Trails.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
His hair had grown long, though not in any groomed or deliberate style.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
In Tahoe City, 50 kilometers of groomed runs make up the Tahoe XC cross-country skiing area.
—Camila Pedrosa
april 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
That part of the plan includes improving 40 miles of summer trails and 10 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and redesigning two trailheads that will encourage more people to recreate in the White River National Forest.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Okrent portrays Sondheim as witty and endearing, but also poorly groomed, remote, caustic, quick to anger — and, mostly, quick to forgive.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The beach is regularly groomed, cleaned, and kept clear of encroaching vegetation, resulting in a pristine white-sand beach that’s unmatched anywhere else in the state.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2026
Even when her glam is subtle, Middleton's deep brown brows always look full and effortlessly groomed.
—Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Evan Glassman has been traveling to Deer Valley in Utah for over a decade, drawn by its meticulously groomed runs, reliable service and convenient four-hour flight from his New York home.
—Caroline Tell, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
At least 10 women have alleged that Epstein groomed or abused them at the 10,000-acre ranch starting in the mid-1990s, an NBC News review of court testimony, lawsuits and other records found.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC news, 1 June 2026
The siblings had been brainwashed, abused and groomed while growing up in a cult led by Bernie Hoffman, an apocalyptic preacher and false prophet known to the world as Tony Alamo.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Come winter, the park’s nine-mile Loop Road is closed to cars but groomed for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
Warm-season grass is groomed year-round.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
The ability McCain groomed to go from buoyant to tunnel-visioned and fiery in competition.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Among the families supporting the complaint is Heather Lindquist, whose 15-year-old son Bodhi was allegedly groomed by predators on the platform.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 May 2026
The renaming came after a New York Times investigation in March revealed that Chavez, who died in 1993, groomed and assaulted girls for years who were connected to the movement that led to better pay and conditions for farmworkers.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
No child should be exploited, groomed, or preyed upon in digital spaces.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groomed
Adjective
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Keep the space tidy with a storage bench — which also functions as seating or a makeshift tabletop.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Contact Professionals Taking steps to keep your garden clean and tidy and doing your best to deter tick hosts should help to naturally reduce tick problems.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin also said last week that his agency is prepared to facilitate trade and travel at the Gordie Howe International Bridge.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The Ramona West End Fire Safe Council is presenting a Wildland Urban Interface Workshop to help residents get prepared for a wildfire.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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No trim, surface, picture frame, vase, or lamp goes unnoticed in this North Carolina mountain cottage, where a distinct color palette and a strong undercurrent of whimsy tie together each room in Elizabeth and Alex Brooks’ home.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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Nightshade Edition models are the most stylish of the trim options, adding a trim-exclusive color and exterior touches.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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For less than $100 a year, this travel card comes with an annual hotel credit, generous complimentary travel insurance, and neat rewards on dining, online groceries, and travel expenses.—
Katherine Fan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Behind them, Lauren Lloyd, 33, visiting from Nashville, sat earnestly scribbling on her wish tag, which was filled from edge to edge with neat script.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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“Groomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groomed. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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