as in invited
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 wooed
Kalluk had wooed Chinook over the years, but their match did not produce any cubs.
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
The octogenarian Spanish artist had been wooed by architects of the Civic Center (now named for Daley) to create a focal point for its plaza.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
After another commercial break, Flair chopped Chelsea time and again as fans wooed their heads off.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
The octogenarian Spanish artist had been wooed by architects of the Civic Center (now named for Daley) to create a focal point for its plaza.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
After another commercial break, Flair chopped Chelsea time and again as fans wooed their heads off.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wooed
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At the Reynolds Family Winery on September 27, 2025, guests are invited to an evening of exceptional wines, warm hospitality, and a few unforgettable harvest traditions.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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While the couple hasn't confirmed the date of their wedding, the date is seemingly set, as Ed Sheeran and Paris Hilton have revealed that they've already been invited to the big day.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Those requests often sought troops under Title 32 because federal money, not state funds, would pay for the troops and equipment needed.—
Alex Horton,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Trump isn’t the first president who’s sought to bolster technical education and fill gaps in the labor force.—
Liam Knox,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Wooed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooed. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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