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
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Most primates with grooming claws do seem to be less socially complex and more solitary, Boyer says, adding evidence to this idea.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
TikTok users were able to hear the groom, standing before his bride and her bridal party of 12 bridesmaids, delivering a profound and moving declaration of love.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Signs that your feline loves you include head-butting, purring, kneading, slow blinking, close proximity to you, grooming and bringing you gifts.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Most primates with grooming claws do seem to be less socially complex and more solitary, Boyer says, adding evidence to this idea.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
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And solid eats for catching a game, socializing with friends or enjoying while your dog’s in the on-site dog salon getting her groom on.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
TikTok users were able to hear the groom, standing before his bride and her bridal party of 12 bridesmaids, delivering a profound and moving declaration of love.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Weary soldiers and citizens express fatalistic optimism while preparing for the loss of U.S. military support.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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As millions prepare to fly for the holidays, the Federal Aviation Administration is warning travelers about a hidden danger in their luggage: lithium-ion batteries.Ash-har Quraishi, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
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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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That same year, Mercado received a proposal from her husband's brother and sister-in-law that would revolutionize her life, but this time for the better.Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Harriet’s husband, Carl (Reginald VelJohnson), is a Chicago police officer who watches the family’s budget like a hawk and occasionally, under stress, blows his top.Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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In March, rumors spread of Martin’s engagement to longtime partner Dakota Johnson; of late, tabloids have been floating the idea that the relationship has cooled.Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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Its robust and layered profile makes Amarone a natural partner for hearty dishes.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Create shallow birdbaths or misters to provide them with a water source.Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2024
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The former will get your children soaked thanks to several sprinklers, misters, and a bucket of water—which dumps approximately every five minutes—and the latter?Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Groom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groom. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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