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as in attractive
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as in irresistible
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as in wooing
to act so as to make (something) more likely
you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims
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Recent Examples of inviting
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to make your outdoor space less inviting to these pests, from eliminating standing water to growing fragrant herbs such as lavender.
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Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Mexico patiently passed it around at the back, inviting Ecuador onto them.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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Adjective
Rob Harris Hastings and St Leonard’s-on-Sea, neighboring seaside towns on the East Sussex coast, offer an inviting mix of maritime heritage and contemporary culture.
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Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to make your outdoor space less inviting to these pests, from eliminating standing water to growing fragrant herbs such as lavender.
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Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Verb
ActiveSGV hosts a monthly crop swap, inviting neighbors together to share produce.
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Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Mexico patiently passed it around at the back, inviting Ecuador onto them.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inviting
Adjective
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On paper, Minnesota seems like an attractive destination for the 41-year-old.
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But Minetree cannot fix the inherent brokenness of a series determined to make its conventionally attractive, straight, rich white protagonist the most discriminated against kid in the cafeteria.
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This one-of-a-kind dessert combines the best parts of banana pudding and banana cake into one irresistible layered treat.
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When a puzzle presents itself, the instinct to resolve it can become nearly irresistible.
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In Cañon City, Colorado, authorities are aiming for a 20% to 30% reduction in water use while asking residents to voluntarily conserve outdoor water consumption.
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In 1995, the Atlanta Track Club began seeking design submissions and asking the public to select their favorite.
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My fingers are crossed for their wooing success, but only time will tell.
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Having not spent more than £3million ($4m) on a player on the way to the top division, the £16m transfer from Roma of Enzo Le Fee was confirmed, while majority shareholder Kyril Louis-Dreyfus used his Swiss contacts to start wooing Granit Xhaka.
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There’s been rotation on the left wing, but the triple-up on the France attack is now very tempting with Ousmane Dembele ($10m), who has amassed three goals and two assists in the tournament to date.
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Men’s Journal reports that high-intensity training can be tempting for the sweat factor and calorie burn, but rucking delivers similar results without the joint stress and exhaustion that follow.
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Keith's character was originally meant to be a minor role, but Margo's relationship with the Goods and husband Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington) went on to become an endearing fixture of the series.
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It's been very endearing to watch.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Justice Department seeking clarification about an apparent discrepancy in its announcement regarding the age of one of the alleged trafficking victims and will update this story if a response is received.
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In partnership with Fuente Learning Center, Breathe Southern California distributed free air purifiers to families seeking at least one layer of protection in their homes.
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The results have often left me highly frustrated, but also have given me indescribable joy at the fact of having absorbed (although only partially, of course) some of the elusive beauty of those marvelous, magical, mysteriously alluring tongues.
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Those memories sent me looking for the world’s most alluring station hotels.
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“Inviting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inviting. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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