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
These days, most colleges and universities perform a complex process to identify and invite a commencement speaker, usually involving negotiations among a committee of students and faculty, and an administration seeking to acknowledge an alumnus, woo a donor, or outshine a competitor.
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
That dynamic has crimped Netflix’ ability to woo ad dollars away from Disney, NBCUniversal and other media companies that have hours of live sports to sell, according to media buyers.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 May 2026
Venturella spent time in Gary in 2016 wooing the city with cash infusions for its public safety agencies, workforce development and construction assistance for enhancing Airport Road.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Carl is wooed back into the house by Lindsay, of all people.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 May 2026
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
That dynamic has crimped Netflix’ ability to woo ad dollars away from Disney, NBCUniversal and other media companies that have hours of live sports to sell, according to media buyers.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 May 2026
Venturella spent time in Gary in 2016 wooing the city with cash infusions for its public safety agencies, workforce development and construction assistance for enhancing Airport Road.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Carl is wooed back into the house by Lindsay, of all people.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woo
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The nation’s first fully digital presidential museum features a replica Oval Office, high-tech exhibits, Michelle Obama’s gowns and intimate spaces inviting reflection on policy, race and leadership.—
Sophia Tareen,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Locals are invited to check out the new space Thursday, June 4, and Friday, June 5, ahead of next week’s grand opening.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Instead, the country will seek compensation for services carried out alongside Oman, including navigation assistance, search and rescue, security and safety services, and environmental cleanup services in the event of pollution, the official said.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Trump also did not seek approval from Congress to begin construction on the ballroom, a fact which is being contested in courts.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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“Woo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woo. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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