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
Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 10 June 2026
Outdoor enthusiasts bring their bikes and hiking shoes to hop on the 50-plus miles of groomed paths known as Maine Huts & Trails.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
His hair had grown long, though not in any groomed or deliberate style.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
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
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
Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Top law enforcement officials in Western Europe said Rio’s death is part of a growing and terrifying trend of kids being recruited and groomed online by criminal gangs to commit heinous acts.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Lewis' Danielle Bowden, in the 1991 movie, was harassed and groomed by ex-convict Max Cady (Robert De Niro) as part of Cady's terror campaign against his former lawyer, Sam Bowden (Nick Nolte).
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Melanie signs Hannah out of school to take her to a matinee of Gracie’s show, and when the two go to Gracie’s dressing room afterward, a spooky scene unfolds that reveals Hannah is one in a line of young women Melanie has psychologically groomed.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Hawksley groomed the victim — calling him multiple times a day, inviting him to sleepovers, and singling him out with gifts and attention.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
At least 10 women have alleged that Epstein groomed or abused them at the 10,000-acre ranch starting in the mid-1990s, an NBC News review of court testimony, lawsuits and other records found.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC news, 1 June 2026
The siblings had been brainwashed, abused and groomed while growing up in a cult led by Bernie Hoffman, an apocalyptic preacher and false prophet known to the world as Tony Alamo.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Come winter, the park’s nine-mile Loop Road is closed to cars but groomed for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
Adjective
Like many royal women, Princess Diana typically kept her nails short, understated, and impeccably groomed.
—Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 10 June 2026
Outdoor enthusiasts bring their bikes and hiking shoes to hop on the 50-plus miles of groomed paths known as Maine Huts & Trails.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
His hair had grown long, though not in any groomed or deliberate style.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
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
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
Verb
The sting resonated with Seanna Martinez, who showed CBS News Miami a photo from her teen years, recalling how predators groomed her online, convincing her to send explicit photos to men.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Top law enforcement officials in Western Europe said Rio’s death is part of a growing and terrifying trend of kids being recruited and groomed online by criminal gangs to commit heinous acts.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Lewis' Danielle Bowden, in the 1991 movie, was harassed and groomed by ex-convict Max Cady (Robert De Niro) as part of Cady's terror campaign against his former lawyer, Sam Bowden (Nick Nolte).
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Melanie signs Hannah out of school to take her to a matinee of Gracie’s show, and when the two go to Gracie’s dressing room afterward, a spooky scene unfolds that reveals Hannah is one in a line of young women Melanie has psychologically groomed.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Hawksley groomed the victim — calling him multiple times a day, inviting him to sleepovers, and singling him out with gifts and attention.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
At least 10 women have alleged that Epstein groomed or abused them at the 10,000-acre ranch starting in the mid-1990s, an NBC News review of court testimony, lawsuits and other records found.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC news, 1 June 2026
The siblings had been brainwashed, abused and groomed while growing up in a cult led by Bernie Hoffman, an apocalyptic preacher and false prophet known to the world as Tony Alamo.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Come winter, the park’s nine-mile Loop Road is closed to cars but groomed for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groomed
Adjective
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Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition Laptop Deal If lugging around a heavyweight laptop is getting you down, a tidy little 5% discount on the sleek Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition might put some spring in your step.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
15 June 2026
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As a fun aside, check out my colleague Don Riddell’s story on why Japan is the tidiest team at every World Cup.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Jackson will now look to reunite a Republican Party left battered by the most expensive and divisive gubernatorial primary in Georgia history, while also trying to convince a broader electorate that a healthcare executive with no political experience is prepared to lead Georgia.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Long before Kansas City prepared to host six matches in soccer’s global tournament, an Overland Park kid named Matt Besler gave the city its first taste of the World Cup stage.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Just snip away dead, damaged, or diseased branches to keep these shrubs looking trim.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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Both looks are in the same color, both have white trim, and even has similar pocket details.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The result is a floral and slightly sweet gin that can be enjoyed neat or used in any traditional or modern cocktail.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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High-quality incense holders will utilize this neat trick and turn your incense into a waterfall of fragrant smoke.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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