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
While the Reds were wooing Kyle Schwarber, the front office worked on bringing back closer Emilio Pagán.
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C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Who else can woo the likes of Joni Mitchell and Sombr, Martha Stewart and Jack Antonoff, Nancy Pelosi and Rachel Sennott in one room, all among the guest list for its 2026 edition?
—Rob Ledonne, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Full of enticing design elements inside and out, the 5,608-square-foot home might have wooed buyers the most with its statement-making fireplaces, lovely wallpapers and tiles, or charming arched doorways and windows.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Under Hill, Nike has been working to woo back wholesale partners, clean out stale inventory and reignite innovation.
—Sara Eisen,gabrielle Fonrouge,jessica Golden, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
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C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Who else can woo the likes of Joni Mitchell and Sombr, Martha Stewart and Jack Antonoff, Nancy Pelosi and Rachel Sennott in one room, all among the guest list for its 2026 edition?
—Rob Ledonne, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Full of enticing design elements inside and out, the 5,608-square-foot home might have wooed buyers the most with its statement-making fireplaces, lovely wallpapers and tiles, or charming arched doorways and windows.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Under Hill, Nike has been working to woo back wholesale partners, clean out stale inventory and reignite innovation.
—Sara Eisen,gabrielle Fonrouge,jessica Golden, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woo
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In 2018, Karp was invited for dinner with Epstein.—
MEG KINNARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Quiet Bedding Simple bedding in striking colors and inviting textures will star in 2026.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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Bass and her campaign team have sought to highlight a list of accomplishments, including a steady decrease in homicides, a drop in street homelessness and her efforts to accelerate the construction of affordable housing.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The president has spent the past several months seeking to spotlight his efforts to lower drug prices for Americans.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Woo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woo. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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