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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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as in attractive
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as in irresistible
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Recent Examples of inviting
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Swapping in a velvet pillow or lighting a warmly scented candle makes the whole room instantly feel cozier and more inviting.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
There’s also the matter of the upcoming County Fair, now led by Isobel (Penelope Wilton, delightful), who shakes things up by inviting Carson and cook Daisy (Sophie McShera) onto the board.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The vaulted primary bedroom sports an inviting bath with a pedestal soaking tub and access to a large outdoor lava rock shower, while a cupola up top has two separate decks.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Swapping in a velvet pillow or lighting a warmly scented candle makes the whole room instantly feel cozier and more inviting.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Counterprotesters rejected the union's openness to inviting the National Guard to Milwaukee.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
There’s also the matter of the upcoming County Fair, now led by Isobel (Penelope Wilton, delightful), who shakes things up by inviting Carson and cook Daisy (Sophie McShera) onto the board.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inviting
Verb
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Police are asking residents to call 305-474-6473 to report sightings of stray or aggressive dogs.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Designing Good User Interview Questions The art of great user interviews comes from asking questions that prompt authentic stories, not just the users' opinions.—
Alexander Jabbour,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But wooing Western partners would likely involve some compromises that these dictators are probably unwilling to make.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Of course, the woman-wooing MI6 agent is a role some believe should not exclude female actresses, too.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As stylish as the Wasp may look, its most attractive feature lies under the hood.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, shifting tariff policies have made Central America increasingly competitive compared to Asia, positioning Haiti as a more attractive sourcing destination.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On the other hand, the Cracker Barrel debacle touched so many live wires of American politics that the story was simply irresistible.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The idea sticks because the prize, limitless energy from tabletop hardware, is irresistible, and suppression narratives explain away the lack of mainstream acceptance.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shut out of control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, Democrats are seeking to rebuild their brand with the American electorate following a poor performance during the 2024 presidential election.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Once magnets for buyers seeking sunshine – and often looser Covid restrictions – demand has started to cool off in these states.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Although heading straight to the various shops is tempting, the best way to begin your journey is to stop by The North Carolina Pottery Center.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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That 5% yield on a savings account looks tempting when markets fall 10% in a week—right?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But despite their different career paths, the couple had gradually become regarded as one of the most endearing celeb couples—especially as White competed in his last Olympic Games in Beijing in February 2022.—
Carrie Wittmer,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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On Instagram on Wednesday, Carpenter shared a short note marking the occasion, as well as an endearing montage of behind-the-scenes footage from the Man’s Best Friend sessions.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Find transitional weather styles, like an off-the-shoulder midi that comes in a soft knit, as well as maxi dresses with alluring side slits and cinched waists.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The plaque used the words magical, alluring, galvanizing and adventurous, and their initials spelled MAGA.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Inviting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inviting. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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