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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As with Mozart, Renoir’s overt effervescence offers a fanciful tour of a charming hell on earth—and tempts viewers with its seductions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025 -
For Wheezy’s seduction to have worked, Felix had to let himself be seduced.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 July 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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Today’s Wordle Hints And Answer Wordle Bot’s Starting Word: SLATE My Starting Word Today: SPINE (480 words remaining) The Hint: Enthusiastic praise.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Others have shared their praise for Poehler, who helped Plaza speak about her grief for the first time since Baena's passing.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Wooing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooing. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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