as in to prepare
to make ready in advance
the hotel's penthouse suite is being groomed for a royal visit
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Recent Examples of groom
Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Mens’ aesthetics With male grooming products up 77 percent year-on-year in a market expected to be worth $115 billion by 2028, men’s beauty is predicted to be big this year.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
Both families often chip in, and the bride and groom will often help as well.
—Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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Verb
On October 31st, 1957, Laika was placed in the satellite capsule; she was groomed carefully, and sensors were placed on various areas of her body to monitor her heart-rate and breathing during the trip.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Mens’ aesthetics With male grooming products up 77 percent year-on-year in a market expected to be worth $115 billion by 2028, men’s beauty is predicted to be big this year.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
In recent decades, many economic and social concerns have hindered the ability of major labels to groom artists for success.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
Both families often chip in, and the bride and groom will often help as well.
—Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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Verb
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Kelly Skully, a White House spokesperson, says preparing for biological threats that could lead to another pandemic was a top priority for the Biden Administration.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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As Trump prepares to take over the White House, many of Biden's policies could be undone, including his work to deliver student loan forgiveness for millions of Americans.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Renting out the bride (or bridegroom), even for short periods, does not strike Miss Manners as festive.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
7 Oct. 2024
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As the event unfolds, a waitress whose daughter was slain in the tragedy recognizes the bridegroom as the brother of the shooter.—
Georgia Rowe,
The Mercury News,
28 May 2024
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The Grammy-winning rapper took to X Spaces on Tuesday (Jan. 14) to air out new grievances against her estranged husband and his mother, Latabia Woodward.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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De la Orden is married to Edward Bouygues, president of Bouygues Telecom and son of French industrialist Martin Bouygues, and Miró’s husband is tech entrepreneur Javi Fondevila.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The 6-11 Towns quickly proved to be a perfect fit, thriving as a pick-and-roll partner with Brunson while putting up career-best shooting numbers.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Ann is experiencing restlessness over her relationship to Clare, her partner in life and the retreat, as well as inner turbulence over her absented son.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Cucumber and aloe help soothe skin, while the fine mister ensures the makeup on your face doesn't get disturbed.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
3 Oct. 2024
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Well, there’s a different issue for houseplant parents who must wander their indoor jungles with watering cans, misters, fertilizers and pruners and then find a place to store them.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Nov. 2024
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“Groom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groom. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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