as in preparing
to make ready in advance
the hotel's penthouse suite is being groomed for a royal visit
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Recent Examples of grooming
She was convicted in 2021 of recruiting and grooming girls.
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Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2026
Predictable routines like feeding, grooming or play provide stability during demanding times and help maintain emotional steadiness.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The story was always the story for us, about power, about grooming, about how that process happens.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
The reports of grooming young men were separate from Edwards’ criminal conviction, and first came to light in The Sun in 2023.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
The bill seeks to classify grooming as a Class A misdemeanor if the perpetrator is 18 years or older and the victim is less than 14 years old.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
In the report, two women alleged that Chavez began grooming and abusing them during his time as UFW president.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
The bill also takes the step of actually criminalizing grooming.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
Use them as bath towels after grooming, or layer them in pet beds and travel crates for extra cushioning.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2026
Predictable routines like feeding, grooming or play provide stability during demanding times and help maintain emotional steadiness.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The story was always the story for us, about power, about grooming, about how that process happens.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
The reports of grooming young men were separate from Edwards’ criminal conviction, and first came to light in The Sun in 2023.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
The bill seeks to classify grooming as a Class A misdemeanor if the perpetrator is 18 years or older and the victim is less than 14 years old.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
In the report, two women alleged that Chavez began grooming and abusing them during his time as UFW president.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
The bill also takes the step of actually criminalizing grooming.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
Use them as bath towels after grooming, or layer them in pet beds and travel crates for extra cushioning.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grooming
preparing
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The whole process took barely a minute, but the actors had likely spent weeks preparing for it.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Start preparing your taxes with these options Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Grooming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grooming. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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