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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That meant writing songs, producing records, delivering those records on time, having great bands, rehearsing, being prepared and not leaving the basics up to chance.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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That stems from his own positive experiences with trying something new and connecting with those that prepared it.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
10 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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Avital Dekel-Chen was seven months pregnant when her husband was kidnapped and gave birth to their third daughter two months later.—
Raf Sanchez,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Displaced by the war, Jehan and her husband and their children, including 9-year-old Aisha, are living in a tent on the site of their house in northern Gaza, which was destroyed by an airstrike.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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With Trump planning to impose 25% tariffs on the US’s two top trade partners, Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tariff already in effect on Chinese goods, experts say India could benefit from these strained trade relationships by exporting more technology, electronics and jewelry to America.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Ahead of The White Lotus season three premiere on February 16, Schwarzenegger has teamed up with Ketel One and Tanqueray Gin—the show’s official spirits partners—for a new Sip Into The White Lotus campaign that lets viewers bring a bit of that escapism home.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 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 23 Feb. 2025.
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