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verb

past tense of groom

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of groomed
Adjective
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, 24 June 2026 The horses were well-groomed and healthy looking. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026 Nothing channels luxury quite like a perfectly groomed manicure. Amanda Le, InStyle, 19 June 2026 Tradwife social media content typically offers an aspirational narrative in the form of videos depicting immaculately groomed, hyperfeminine women, often sporting vintage styles, cooking meals from scratch, and homeschooling their children. Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026 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
Verb
He’s been seen riding on the back of another monkey, sitting with the adults and being groomed and hugged. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 The Dolphins have a trio of rookies in Jacob Rodriguez, Trey Moore, Kyle Louis who are all being groomed to play all three linebacker spots. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026 When the cats were in the mood for physical contact, the researchers found that 41 percent of the time cats groomed another cat. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026 Her brother was being groomed for succession, even though Connie had the skills to run the business. Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Province Lake won’t take you over fairways groomed to perfection, and that’s by design. Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026 Officers issued a compliance letter stating Rigole had seven days to clean and sanitize the kennels and ensure all remaining dogs were groomed and taken to a vet. Erika Stanish, CBS News, 24 June 2026 An investigation began in November 2024 when a University of New Mexico Hospital staff member reported concerns that the boys were being groomed. Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 18 June 2026 Which job is he being groomed to assume? Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groomed
Adjective
  • Cousins’ two years with the Falcons weren’t the tidiest, and if inconsistent play follows him to Las Vegas, his 15th season could be his last chance to contribute.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Since 2017, Hebden has built up a tidy discography of sub rosa loosies and EPs under the alias, and even snuck out an ultra-limited vinyl anthology of them in 2021; some of those tracks first surfaced on the Four Tet album Parallel, in 2020.
    Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • At the buffet, fill your plate with local cheeses, breads, muesli and cured meats like Schopfspeck prepared by the on-site butcher, or order from the à la carte menu and watch as the chefs prepare each dish in the open kitchen.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Alfonsi departed after clashing with Bari Weiss, CBS News’ editor in chief, who delayed the airing of a report the journalist had prepared investigating the deportation of migrants to harsh prisons in Venezuela.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The trim, tidy house appears to harmonize with the scale of other homes in the neighborhood, but actually extends far back into its lot, providing southern exposure to every interior space.
    Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Having a trim lawn can add curb appeal to your home and create the perfect space for outdoor games during the summer months.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 24 July 2026
Adjective
  • Down below, Metropole Underground brings a lick of turn-of-the-century Paris to Phnom Penh, with a neat menu of bar food and cocktails inspired by Metro lines across seven countries.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
  • Cassady’s symptoms did not arrive in a neat, recognizable pattern.
    Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 29 July 2026

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“Groomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groomed. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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