as in to invite
to act so as to make (something) more likely
his attempts to woo approval from working-class voters has not met with much success
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Recent Examples of woo
Starting with high name recognition and the financial backing of a strong base, the right candidate could focus their energy on wooing the rest of the state, Beatty said.
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2025
Only a couple teams can attract a Messi or a Beckham, while far more have a shot at wooing a player like Vela: someone still on the south side of 30, with a few prime years left to give before evolving into an elder statesman and eventually an off-the-field club embassador.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The Army and Marine Corps also use the money to woo troops to some combat, armor and artillery jobs.
—Arkansas Online, 26 May 2025
While he was being wooed by Phoenix, Memphis and Jacksonville, Fla., officials in Baltimore promised to renovate the stadium, and both the city and the state of Maryland made offers to help finance the venture.
—Ken Belson, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2025
Only a couple teams can attract a Messi or a Beckham, while far more have a shot at wooing a player like Vela: someone still on the south side of 30, with a few prime years left to give before evolving into an elder statesman and eventually an off-the-field club embassador.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The Army and Marine Corps also use the money to woo troops to some combat, armor and artillery jobs.
—Arkansas Online, 26 May 2025
While he was being wooed by Phoenix, Memphis and Jacksonville, Fla., officials in Baltimore promised to renovate the stadium, and both the city and the state of Maryland made offers to help finance the venture.
—Ken Belson, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woo
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Guests are invited to relax on Olive Hill, as well as the west lawn of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House — the only existing UNESCO World Heritage site in the city of Los Angeles.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Attendees are invited to bring their own blankets, chairs, food and beverages.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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But your brain might still seek patterns to overcome.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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“Woo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woo. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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