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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as in bridegroom
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Recent Examples of groom
Elizabeth Denton, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
In the Hall, musical pioneers are enshrined and celebrated, while the organization’s outreach to the music community grooms the next generation of troubadours.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
Not helping the groom, fetching things, gathering family members for that amazing sunset picture, holding doors open, or any other last-minute tasks that may come up during the festivities.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Buffy loves to groom—in other words, lick—my hair, probably as an act of dominance, according to my vet.
—Elizabeth Denton, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
In the Hall, musical pioneers are enshrined and celebrated, while the organization’s outreach to the music community grooms the next generation of troubadours.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
The bride and groom’s entire wedding weekend wardrobe was created by the designer.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
Not helping the groom, fetching things, gathering family members for that amazing sunset picture, holding doors open, or any other last-minute tasks that may come up during the festivities.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
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The city can expect to receive about $1.3 million annually in tax revenue from three operating retail sales licenses, according to a staff report prepared for Wednesday’s meeting, and would receive more from a fourth license.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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His selection as chairman was seen as key to propelling the military from two decades of war in the Middle East to a focus on preparing for and deterring potential conflict with China.—
Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 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 Born Mechanic host and second husband of HGTV designer Christina Haack, 41, guest starred on the house flipping competition series' fourth episode on Wednesday, Feb. 19.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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As Piper ruthlessly maneuvers her way into the family, Joanna starts digging into her past and discovers some very disturbing secrets including two previous dead husbands.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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Mirren, 79, stars as Cara Dutton, the 44-year partner of Jacob Dutton, played by Harrison Ford, 82.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ecwid partners with Square and the physical Square Reader for in-person sales.—
Robert Anderson,
PCMAG,
23 Feb. 2025
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Weaver recommended installing intermittent misters and fans, such as the ones that are used at lines at Universal, to help cool visitors on Park Avenue during the summer months.—
Tyler Williams,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 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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“Groom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groom. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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