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as in wooed
to act so as to make (something) more likely
you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims
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Recent Examples of invited
This year, you’re invited – kind of.
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Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Pre-game Festivities Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies To commemorate Nu Stadium opening its doors to the public for the first time, fans are invited to be part of the opening ribbon cutting ceremonies.
—Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Admission is free and visitors are invited to bring non-perishable food and toiletries to donate for those in need.
—Marek Kukulka, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
That pastor invited him and his brother to come to church the following Sunday.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Anyone who has grown All-In-One almonds successfully is invited to share their story with me.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Everyone is invited to wear their favorite Beatles shirt.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
These buttery and nutty cookies are always invited to the party.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
The hackers then invited him to a virtual meeting on Microsoft Teams.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Pre-game Festivities Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies To commemorate Nu Stadium opening its doors to the public for the first time, fans are invited to be part of the opening ribbon cutting ceremonies.
—Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Admission is free and visitors are invited to bring non-perishable food and toiletries to donate for those in need.
—Marek Kukulka, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
That pastor invited him and his brother to come to church the following Sunday.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Anyone who has grown All-In-One almonds successfully is invited to share their story with me.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Everyone is invited to wear their favorite Beatles shirt.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
These buttery and nutty cookies are always invited to the party.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
The hackers then invited him to a virtual meeting on Microsoft Teams.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invited
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During the discussion in February, Ward 2 City Councilmember Melissa Cheatham asked if the former Bluejacket Pool was on the radar for the possibility for the new pool’s location.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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All candidates were asked identical questions.—
Opinion Staff,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The home was converted into apartments in 1951 but retained some of the original grandeur that probably wooed the Morgan clan, too (high ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace, in particular).—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
16 Mar. 2026
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The documents — released in response to the Epstein Files Transparency Act passed by Congress last year — reveal how Epstein wooed state and federal prosecutors, assistant district attorneys, sheriff’s deputies, probation officers, federal marshals and customs and border patrol officers.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trump has sought fewer environmental rules.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The president thanked Thune and Johnson for their work, and sought to project Republican unity.—
Kevin Freking,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Invited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invited. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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