GROOMS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of groom

as in prepares

to make ready in advance the hotel's penthouse suite is being groomed for a royal visit

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noun

plural of groom

as in bridegrooms

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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

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The leadership changes and restructuring come as the opera company prepares for a new season.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
The electoral council then prepares a voter list, which is posted at the entrance to polling stations, and only citizens whose names appear on the list are eligible to cast a ballot.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

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On Wednesday, the spouses of the detainees gathered outside FDC wearing shirts with their husbands’ faces, the prison towering over them.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
At least 45 widows have directly succeeded their late husbands in Congress, according to 2025 data from the House of Representatives.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 18 July 2026

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Federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies, alongside international law enforcement partners and host nation authorities, are all contributing to the security architecture for this tournament.

— Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Those companies, known as delivery service partners, are responsible for paying the infraction.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

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