grooms 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of groom

grooms

2 of 2

noun

plural of groom

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of grooms
Verb
The plot follows a visionary billionaire (Kapoor) who grooms a rising tycoon (Vijay Varma) to take over the reins of India’s largest conglomerate as his successor, only to unceremoniously fire his protege a few months into the job. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026 In the footage, the cat meticulously grooms Flan de Queso, while the little dog looks up, somewhat bewildered by the unexpected show of affection. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grooms
Verb
  • In a video shared online, the newlywed prepares for a summer of thrills by throwing on some Six Flags merchandise.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This prepares them for an unpredictable future, fostering competence and confidence.
    Lisa Schade, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But recently, two of my friends have suggested that their husbands, and mine, join us.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • More importantly, Paige says, their account has connected them with hundreds of people caring for husbands, children, parents and other relatives with traumatic brain injuries.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Noun
  • Its consumer-facing partners include Regent Seven Seas Cruises, luxury home-rental platform Plum Guide, chauffeur service Blacklane and restaurant operator The Wolseley Hospitality Group.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The full cast of celebrities and their pro dancing partners is expected to be unveiled on Good Morning America September 2.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Grooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grooms. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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