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
Rather than build a nest to attract a female, some males woo other males who have already built nests.
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Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The country also set out plans to build an AI industrial park called Kampong AI, set to open in 2028 with workspaces and housing facilities to woo AI start-ups.
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Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Beyond the Strip Nevada needs to actively woo business and attract workers in order to continue leading in job growth, local economic advocates said.
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Alex Harring,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
And if Garrett’s arrival does actually woo Donald from retirement, this could go down as one of the most memorable trades in NFL history.
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Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The country also set out plans to build an AI industrial park called Kampong AI, set to open in 2028 with workspaces and housing facilities to woo AI start-ups.
—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Beyond the Strip Nevada needs to actively woo business and attract workers in order to continue leading in job growth, local economic advocates said.
—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
And if Garrett’s arrival does actually woo Donald from retirement, this could go down as one of the most memorable trades in NFL history.
—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woo
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Swifties are pretty pumped (check out this Kansas City bakery's wedding cake) and are tracking any sign of what the bride will wear, what inside the arena look like and who's invited (or not).
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While chatting with ExtraTV at the Tight Ends & Friends concert presented by Sports Illustrated and Reese's, San Francisco 49ers player George Kittle confirmed he was invited to the upcoming ceremony — and revealed one of the pair's wedding rules.
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Mamdani sought to paint a picture of division in the country as a tool of the rich and powerful.
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But Dickinson also sought peace with Britain well after the first shots were fired at Lexington and Concord.
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“Woo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woo. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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