Synonyms of courting

courting 1 of 2

noun

as in dating

the series of social engagements shared by a couple looking to get married

after two years of courting, they finally married

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dating
• courtship
• romance
• suit
• affair
• lovemaking
• wooing
• engagement
• love affair
• betrothal

courting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of court

1

as in wooing

to act so as to make (something) more likely

you're courting disaster if you keep playing with matches

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wooing
• inviting
• seeking
• looking for
• flirting (with)
• asking (for)
• hunting
• searching
• fishing (for)
• tempting
• provoking
• angling (for)

2

as in making love

to go on dates that may eventually lead to marriage

they courted for a year before getting married

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dating
• making love
• wooing
• keeping company
• going steady
• romancing
• attending
• escorting
• sparking
• gallanting
• seeing
• going out
• taking out
• stepping out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of courting

Noun

On the day before the last weekend of the LaLiga season in Spain, where Bellingham currently plays for Real Madrid, Icons became his first memorabilia partner, concluding a three-and-a-half-year courting period. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

Some of it was sought-after — Levinson is a provocateur, and his courting of controversy has earned the series nine Emmy wins and far more nominations. — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026

But Armour, who grew up swimming alongside these creatures and works for local outfitter Diving With Giants, is doing his best translation of their cetacean courting calls. — Adam Erace, Fortune, 24 May 2026

It’s often said that age is just a number, and a new Netflix reality dating series will soon put the old adage to the test by taking age entirely out of the courting equation. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026

During Netflix’s courting process, co-CEO Ted Sarandos said all the right things and won over many inside HBO with the idea that the brand would stay intact and operate as its own quality label, much like FX inside Hulu and Disney. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026

The courting of crypto He has been courting crypto ever since. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026

And his courting of white nationalists and antisemites changed the face of the party. — S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026

With the courting process complete, Harbaugh is now tasked with turning around the beleaguered franchise that has made just two playoff appearances over the past 12 years and not made it past the divisional round. — Stephen Whyno, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2026

Verb

Threatening Ithica, however, are a large number of suitors who are courting Penelope, who are operating on the assumption that Odysseus is dead. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Loathe don’t have to do this—they’re not 5 Seconds of Summer courting an edgy image by citing Nine Inch Nails as an influence, or Travis Scott and A$AP Rocky name-checking Björk on their undying quests to be validated as experimental artists. — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026

Cleveland and Miami are both reportedly courting a James reunion, while Philadelphia, Minneapolis and San Francisco inserted themselves as strong contenders. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Just as a host shouldn’t cannibalize their guests, guests shouldn’t overstay their welcome—which is exactly what the suitors courting Penelope do. — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026

Lionsgate shares jumped more than 9% following reports that the Hunger Games studio is courting interest from buyers in Europe. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 July 2026

On the surface, Platner’s politics seemed like a non-starter for a Maine Senate candidate, and a prohibitive obstacle when courting the state’s rural, right-leaning voters. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 15 July 2026

The prime minister, who has served more terms than any other premier in Israel’s history, is courting the support of the ultra-Orthodox, also known as Haredim, in the upcoming polls. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Alberta has been courting hyperscale data centers as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure surges. — Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026