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
That was a concession the Ellisons made to woo WBD away from its previous merger partner, Netflix.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
But most deals in that age group have typically come from apparel and sneaker giants, trading card companies and local businesses of university donors trying to woo an athlete to their school, said Blake Lawrence, the co-founder and president of NIL marketplace Opendorse.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2026
That tension raises the stakes for Florida’s place in the future of aerospace, an industry that increasingly lies with states willing to spend the most to woo companies and enhance federal government launch pads.
—Katelyn Ferral, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Candidates fanned out across the state to hit traditional campaign stops in the final weekend before Tuesday’s primary, wooing local audiences in an election increasingly overcome by national events and out-of-state money.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
But most deals in that age group have typically come from apparel and sneaker giants, trading card companies and local businesses of university donors trying to woo an athlete to their school, said Blake Lawrence, the co-founder and president of NIL marketplace Opendorse.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2026
That tension raises the stakes for Florida’s place in the future of aerospace, an industry that increasingly lies with states willing to spend the most to woo companies and enhance federal government launch pads.
—Katelyn Ferral, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Candidates fanned out across the state to hit traditional campaign stops in the final weekend before Tuesday’s primary, wooing local audiences in an election increasingly overcome by national events and out-of-state money.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woo
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Your 7th House of Alliances is highlighted by this New Moon, inviting fairer agreements and fresher ways to work together across connections.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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But Wilkins delivered a big throw on his last attempt and the meet invites started to come back his way.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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As was the case with the white-and-green dress for her Pakistan tour, Elizabeth, in her fashion choices, sought not only to avoid giving offense but to offer symbolic ingratiation, and among the most fascinating garments on display are those representing diplomatic dressing.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The offering from New Zealand's national carrier is the latest from airlines seeking to sell seat upgrades and other add-ons to economy travelers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Woo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woo. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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