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
Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Using his position as an educator, Shay groomed students, saying the massages were meant to relieve tension and improve piano technique.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The story is focused on the girls being groomed to become the wives of Gilead’s most important men.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 6 May 2026
Kennedy has been groomed for public office since even before his father’s assassination in 1968.
—Isabel Vincent, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
Met Maxwell at Mar-a-Lago It was Maxwell who lured and groomed Giuffre to be trafficked by Epstein, court records show.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
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
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
No child should be exploited, groomed, or preyed upon in digital spaces.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Using his position as an educator, Shay groomed students, saying the massages were meant to relieve tension and improve piano technique.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The story is focused on the girls being groomed to become the wives of Gilead’s most important men.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 6 May 2026
Kennedy has been groomed for public office since even before his father’s assassination in 1968.
—Isabel Vincent, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
Met Maxwell at Mar-a-Lago It was Maxwell who lured and groomed Giuffre to be trafficked by Epstein, court records show.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groomed
Adjective
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Each episode began with the death of someone whose corpse would be processed for a tidy profit by Fisher & Sons.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Steering is precise, body control is tidy and the suspension strikes an impressive balance between firmness and comfort.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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An executive might walk into a meeting with an author, producer, potential directors, stars, prepared to discuss potential multi-million dollar deals armed only with Clarke’s synopsis.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The cost of transparency CalPERS staff prepared a lengthy presentation to convince the board to take a public stance against the bill.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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New top-trim exterior bling includes 20-inch wheels, a two-tone roof and splash guards.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Flour tortillas have been having a moment here for a while, and now the trim, tortilla-forward northern-Mexican burrito has stepped into the spotlight.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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The new limited series was adapted by Zoe Kazan, in a neat bit of meta packaging.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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For such a long and winding season, the last game was also a surprisingly neat bow.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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