as in tidy
being clean and in good order
the front office is always carefully groomed in order to give customers a good first impression
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as in prepared
to make ready in advance
the hotel's penthouse suite is being groomed for a royal visit
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Recent Examples of groomed
Camila Pedrosa
april 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
That part of the plan includes improving 40 miles of summer trails and 10 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and redesigning two trailheads that will encourage more people to recreate in the White River National Forest.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Okrent portrays Sondheim as witty and endearing, but also poorly groomed, remote, caustic, quick to anger — and, mostly, quick to forgive.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The beach is regularly groomed, cleaned, and kept clear of encroaching vegetation, resulting in a pristine white-sand beach that’s unmatched anywhere else in the state.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2026
Even when her glam is subtle, Middleton's deep brown brows always look full and effortlessly groomed.
—Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Evan Glassman has been traveling to Deer Valley in Utah for over a decade, drawn by its meticulously groomed runs, reliable service and convenient four-hour flight from his New York home.
—Caroline Tell, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
The main beginner trail, Milk Run, is super wide with a gentle pitch that's always immaculately groomed—perfect for seniors seeking a ski day that's easy on the joints.
—Roger Sands, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
In addition to tubing and hikes, winter outdoor activities include cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on groomed trails, ice skating in the open-air pavilion, and dozens of indoor activities—from lectures and tours to seasonal activities like gingerbread house making, caroling, and more.
—Katie Mathews, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
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
The allegations include claims Rutledge groomed and repeatedly abused students, according to statements released by the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
He could also be groomed to replace Wallace in the lineup if Wallace struggles in his third season as a starter.
—Mike Kaye
april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Benavidez says Ghislaine Maxwell groomed her for Epstein's abuse.
—Hallie Jackson, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Agnes and her peers are raised in affluent households and groomed to be married off to men twice (or more) their age.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
These two decisions from the school district come after a New York Times investigation revealed that Chavez, who died in 1993, groomed and assaulted girls for years who were connected to the movement that led to better pay and conditions for farmworkers.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Those messages led to a separate investigation with allegations that the couple groomed the teen through texts and in-person contact, made inappropriate comments, and that those allegations date back to when the victim was 14 years old.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
In Tahoe City, 50 kilometers of groomed runs make up the Tahoe XC cross-country skiing area.
—Camila Pedrosa
april 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
That part of the plan includes improving 40 miles of summer trails and 10 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and redesigning two trailheads that will encourage more people to recreate in the White River National Forest.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Okrent portrays Sondheim as witty and endearing, but also poorly groomed, remote, caustic, quick to anger — and, mostly, quick to forgive.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The beach is regularly groomed, cleaned, and kept clear of encroaching vegetation, resulting in a pristine white-sand beach that’s unmatched anywhere else in the state.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2026
Even when her glam is subtle, Middleton's deep brown brows always look full and effortlessly groomed.
—Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Evan Glassman has been traveling to Deer Valley in Utah for over a decade, drawn by its meticulously groomed runs, reliable service and convenient four-hour flight from his New York home.
—Caroline Tell, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
The main beginner trail, Milk Run, is super wide with a gentle pitch that's always immaculately groomed—perfect for seniors seeking a ski day that's easy on the joints.
—Roger Sands, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
In addition to tubing and hikes, winter outdoor activities include cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on groomed trails, ice skating in the open-air pavilion, and dozens of indoor activities—from lectures and tours to seasonal activities like gingerbread house making, caroling, and more.
—Katie Mathews, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
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
The allegations include claims Rutledge groomed and repeatedly abused students, according to statements released by the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
He could also be groomed to replace Wallace in the lineup if Wallace struggles in his third season as a starter.
—Mike Kaye
april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Benavidez says Ghislaine Maxwell groomed her for Epstein's abuse.
—Hallie Jackson, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Agnes and her peers are raised in affluent households and groomed to be married off to men twice (or more) their age.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
These two decisions from the school district come after a New York Times investigation revealed that Chavez, who died in 1993, groomed and assaulted girls for years who were connected to the movement that led to better pay and conditions for farmworkers.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Those messages led to a separate investigation with allegations that the couple groomed the teen through texts and in-person contact, made inappropriate comments, and that those allegations date back to when the victim was 14 years old.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groomed
Adjective
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The book resists tidy moral conclusions.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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That divide may look tidy on paper, but real life is messier.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Don’t leave without ordering the bread pudding for dessert, which is prepared in a deep fryer and is the perfect consistency.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The proposal would burden doctors with giving parents a highly detailed consent statement to be prepared by boards of medicine and osteopathic medicine, and forbid health authorities to order vaccinations during outbreaks of familiar or new deadly diseases.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Randolph mirrored Larter's edgy energy, sporting an oversized, rich brown leather jacket paired with a black silk skirt with lace trim.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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While some trees and shrubs can handle a little trim, many cannot this time of year.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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McGovern, who is thirty-nine, appeared in the courtroom looking trim, with a neat beard and the hint of a residual Emirati tan.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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The reality is often messier and more iterative than any neat framework can capture.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Groomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groomed. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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