as in assistance
something that you do or give for someone who is suffering or in a difficult situation
We see it as our duty to give succor to those in need.
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Recent Examples of succor
Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
Roosevelt’s presidency established a new principle in American politics through the New Deal, that government exists to succor all its people, not just the wealthy.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 29 Dec. 2023
But, where much of today’s trendy work is self-involved, Brown’s dances bring succor to the audience.
—The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2024
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Noun
In the past, Assad, Syria’s president, could rely on Iran to succor his country by sending Hezbollah from Lebanon or Iraqi militias, or could rely on Russia to supply it with Wagner mercenaries.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
Roosevelt’s presidency established a new principle in American politics through the New Deal, that government exists to succor all its people, not just the wealthy.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
Israel has no viable alternative to the succor of the United States.
—Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 29 Dec. 2023
But, where much of today’s trendy work is self-involved, Brown’s dances bring succor to the audience.
—The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for succor
Noun
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More than 660 families from across the country have received financial assistance from the foundation, Sommer said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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For assistance evacuating large animals, in Santa Barbara County please contact the County Animal Services Disaster Hotline at 805-681-4332.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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How Ming comforted his mother, who was battling cancer, by talking with her about anime and visiting Japan.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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Michelle shared Mowgli's selfless acts to comfort her in a Reddit post to the subreddit channel r/MadeMeSmile, reaching over 2,100 votes and 32 comments.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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Amid the controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s new American Eagle commercials, the conservative commentator has thrown her support behind the Euphoria star while pitting the actress against Beyoncé.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
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What began with automating simple tasks like appointment scheduling or form processing has now expanded into sophisticated applications such as predictive analytics, natural language processing and real-time clinical decision support.—
Ankit Kumar Agarwal,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Ideas are met with encouragement, ambition is recognized rather than questioned, and growth feels limitless.—
Rachelle Rutherford,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Both documents were filed under seal, so not released to the public, and followed encouragement from the judge presiding over the case to investigate likely violations of the court’s gag order.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Aug. 2025
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Employers are increasingly dealing with an influx of fake candidates, aided by the rise of AI.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Ideas for aiding the industry As challenges continue, Michigan’s cannabis business owners have a few ideas for how to help the industry.—
The Detroit News,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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A'ja Wilson put up a monster stat line, with 32 points, 20 rebounds, five assists, and two steals in the victory.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps West Ham will surprise us all, but after the topsy-turvy nature of the last three seasons, nobody knows what to expect apart from Jarrod Bowen (13 goals and eight assists in the league last season) to be good again.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Market Expansion: Easing federal restrictions might expedite state-level legalization initiatives and facilitate interstate commerce.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The company last year established a government relations office in Washington, D.C., in order to facilitate the effort.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.—
Laura Crimaldi,
BostonGlobe.com,
13 Feb. 2023
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Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.—
Sherry Greenfield,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Feb. 2023
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“Succor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succor. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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