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
When hearings and meetings at the Commission are scheduled, developers and their lobbyists receive unlimited time to address commissioners directly at every session, and are afforded ample opportunity to woo them into approving substantial alterations or, in some instances, complete demolitions.
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Michael S. Hiller, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
In addition to Spain’s strong presence in Cannes’ competition sections this year, the country has numerous high-profile titles looking to woo buyers at the Marché du Film.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 May 2025
The critique of Perlmutter’s dismissal arrives as the union is simultaneously working with a coalition of industry groups to woo the White House over policies that could boost domestic entertainment production.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
To make up for ditching her all those years ago, Joe recreates their high school prom and tries to woo her.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 12 May 2025
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Michael S. Hiller, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
In addition to Spain’s strong presence in Cannes’ competition sections this year, the country has numerous high-profile titles looking to woo buyers at the Marché du Film.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 May 2025
The critique of Perlmutter’s dismissal arrives as the union is simultaneously working with a coalition of industry groups to woo the White House over policies that could boost domestic entertainment production.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
To make up for ditching her all those years ago, Joe recreates their high school prom and tries to woo her.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woo
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Guests are invited to relax on Olive Hill, as well as the west lawn of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House — the only existing UNESCO World Heritage site in the city of Los Angeles.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Attendees are invited to bring their own blankets, chairs, food and beverages.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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One seeking this kind of worker needs to ask a lot of questions about the qualification and training of any worker offered.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The developer is seeking to rescind the specific plan that currently governs the property — known as the Costa Verde Specific Plan — and to create a new map that divides the property into 13 different parcels.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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“Woo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woo. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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