wooing 1 of 2

present participle of woo
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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noun

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Noun
  • Buerge explained that this sonic seduction was by design.
    Leilani Marie Labong, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
  • Her makeup was peak ’70s seduction—think smokey eyeshadow swept above the crease, lashes that flirted with the camera, and lips glossed to perfection.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 23 May 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • While Monster Hunter Wilds received a lot of praise at launch, the longer-term fortunes of the game four months later have been dismal.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
  • Pahlavi has voiced support for Israel’s actions, drawing praise from some in the Iranian diaspora and accusations of betrayal from many others.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
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“Wooing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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