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groom

[groom, groom] / grum, grʊm /
NOUN
man being married
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Antonyms
WEAK


NOUN
stable attendant; servant
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She said they were severely matted and it took the team more than two days to gently shave and groom them before rehabilitation could begin.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

In the early days, Ivanka was assumed to be the natural successor, and many thought that Trump had brought her into the White House to groom her for the role.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

While they already groom each other to remove debris, spores, and parasites, the smaller cone ants might be able to reach areas that are otherwise difficult to clean.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

On rare occasions, Sabbath playmates eventually become bride and groom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Grownies will talk sometimes in boring words about boring ideas to groom each other like apes, to let each other know they're pals.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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