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
Encouraging firms to allocate more shares for retail investors risks putting off the foreign institutions Saudi Arabia is simultaneously trying to woo.
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Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Many hotels, restaurants and attractions offered deep discounts to woo Nevadans into their establishments.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Roberts plays an unhappy American in Venice who is wooed by depressed, divorced, and done-with-love Allen in a variety of vaguely dishonest ways.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Farley has managed to woo Wall Street more than his two most recent predecessors — both of whom departed the company after double-digit losses in Ford's stock price.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
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Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Many hotels, restaurants and attractions offered deep discounts to woo Nevadans into their establishments.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Roberts plays an unhappy American in Venice who is wooed by depressed, divorced, and done-with-love Allen in a variety of vaguely dishonest ways.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Farley has managed to woo Wall Street more than his two most recent predecessors — both of whom departed the company after double-digit losses in Ford's stock price.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woo
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This multi-day gathering invites spiritual leaders, renowned scholars and creative thinkers from around the world to engage in a thoughtful and insightful dialogue on pressing social issues.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Way Day Decor Deals With Thanksgiving around the corner, now is an ideal time to add an inviting autumnal wreath to your home, especially while there are a variety of options on sale during Way Day.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Long a linchpin of oil and gas supply, the Kingdom now seeks to be just as dominant in renewables — from solar and wind to green hydrogen.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Long an obstacle to humans seeking to continue down the river, the Falls of the Ohio offer a peek into prehistoric life.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Woo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woo. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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