as in inviting
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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as in courting
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wooing
Noun
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Like so many of the film’s details, this seemingly innocent game indicates that the young women realize there’s an element of seduction at play, with some more aware than others of the qualities (besides singing talent) that Mácha is looking for.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 July 2025 -
The camera, a fly, roves, ending up in corners, lodging itself amid scenes of card-playing, seductions, wisecracking, and listlessness.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Urban centers like Detroit and the surrounding suburbs remain hot spots, attracting families and professionals seeking a balance between suburban comfort and urban amenities.—
Brendel Hightower,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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This makes for some far greater disincentives for seeking retribution by filing malicious legal actions than the coverage of Patel's remarks and goals to date have suggested.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Contributor Deanna Pai also sung its praises in her review, emphasizing not only the comfortable fit but also its ability to reduce redness, calm skin, and visibly veil a few dark spots during her two-week trial.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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During its limited time operating, Yanni’s generated significant praise from online reviewers.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
30 June 2025
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“Wooing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooing. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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