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
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Michael Jackson‘s estate is facing a new wave of molestation allegations leveled at the late pop star, this time from four siblings from New Jersey who say they were groomed and abused for years and that the many handlers in Jackson’s entourage willingly enabled it all.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Here are a few things the mother of the groom should absolutely not say to her son's soon-to-be spouse during this time.
—Nancy Mattia, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Lomu can fill a roster hole this season as the team’s swing tackle, then be groomed as their starting right tackle of the future.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Michael Jackson‘s estate is facing a new wave of molestation allegations leveled at the late pop star, this time from four siblings from New Jersey who say they were groomed and abused for years and that the many handlers in Jackson’s entourage willingly enabled it all.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
According to Emily Post, the groom’s parents traditionally host the rehearsal dinner, which includes the wedding party, young wedding party participants’ parents, the officiant and his or her spouse and the couple’s close relatives.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Here are a few things the mother of the groom should absolutely not say to her son's soon-to-be spouse during this time.
—Nancy Mattia, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
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All of that was on plenty of minds as the audience started on spring pea and burrata salad and waiters prepared to serve a main course starring prime chateaubriand and Maine lobster.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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If suspicious activity is detected, users receive support from fraud resolution specialists who help contact agencies, prepare documentation, and dispute unauthorized accounts.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Rose Allgood is steps away from joining her bridegroom for her wedding ceremony when there is a scream.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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But the relationships at the heart of the book—between the teenage Indigo and Azure, and between the adult Indigo and the unnamed bridegroom—are vividly, viscerally real.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Mar. 2026
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My husband passed away last October.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2009, husband and wife duo Nicolaj and Ditte Reffstrup took it over, transforming the brand into a contemporary label with a loyal customer base.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Selling Sunset star secretly tied the knot to her businessman hubby Christian Richard in December 2020.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Klum documented their latest romantic interlude on social media in late March, showcasing some PDA with her hubby in a cheeky carousel.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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Before installing the mister, be sure to pop it open and fill it up with water.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
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For indoor growers, Karsch recommends moistening your seed starting mix well before filling trays or small pots and planting, then keeping it moist with a spray bottle or mister.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
6 Apr. 2026
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The eruptions — yours, the partner’s — suggest that there’s a lot that’s been simmering underneath your interactions.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Groom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groom. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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