Thesaurus results for WOOS

woos

verb

present tense third-person singular of woo

as in invites

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 woos There was a very enthusiastic response to the movie in the room, with Cruz and Bardem sharing hugs during the applause and woos from the crowd. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026 The iconic destination woos visitors with its rich history, stunning architecture, and a unique network of bridges and canals linking neighborhoods across the Venetian lagoon. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 As the President insults allies, woos dictators, and spurns long-standing commitments, Rubio has to convince his counterparts that America will not entirely abandon its friends. — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026

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With drooping eyebrows, Hollywell bids farewell and invites me to hang out again tomorrow.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
The public promenade that wraps around the bay in front of the hotel invites walkers, runners, and bikers to explore the historic pathway that leads to the thick, lush pine forest at the edge of the sea.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026

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The university admissions replacement system still has to be designed, and legal changes may be needed — leaving crucial decisions unresolved even as the government seeks to persuade students to end their protests.

— Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
The end of Vucic’s reign now ushers in a period of uncertainty as the disparate Student List seeks to establish a new order in the country.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026

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