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
Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 20 June 2025
As elsewhere, Philadelphia’s philanthropic community rose up to provide them food, shelter, and succor, but the white Dominguans were not permitted to maintain their slaves (despite their best efforts to do so).
—Time, 9 June 2025
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
That legacy echoes in our every cell, yoking our fates to the vast unicellular realm, where creatures such as protozoans navigate threats, seek succor and sense their way from life to death.
—Claire L. Evans, Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2025
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Noun
This is maybe understandable in the former states of the Confederacy where Republicans took control not as the Party of Lincoln, but as the alternative to the Democrats who had abandoned legal segregation after 90 years of succoring segregation and Jim Crow.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 20 June 2025
As elsewhere, Philadelphia’s philanthropic community rose up to provide them food, shelter, and succor, but the white Dominguans were not permitted to maintain their slaves (despite their best efforts to do so).
—Time, 9 June 2025
Verb
Yes, Israel has a responsibility to limit and provide succor to the suffering.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
That legacy echoes in our every cell, yoking our fates to the vast unicellular realm, where creatures such as protozoans navigate threats, seek succor and sense their way from life to death.
—Claire L. Evans, Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for succor
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Kleinschmidt’s sessions, with their assistance in permitting him to air these childhood traumas and the interplay of insight and folly in Freudianism, was the stew out of which emerged the novel that made Roth a household name.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Salvation Army provides breakfast to the public, shelter, utility assistance, and a food pantry, among other services.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gooey butter cake is beloved for its, well, gooey texture and warm, comforting flavors that are decadent but not fussy or overwhelming.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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Both broke down in tears after Ali’s rejection and were comforted by their families.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From fuzzy open-toe slip-ons to orthopedic slides with extra arch support, there’s an affordable gift in here for everyone.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some celebrants were building political support for the controversial Barge Canal.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
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His main goal is to provide support and encouragement, especially during relapses.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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With her mother's encouragement, Nandudu dreamed of going to college and becoming a lawyer.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By aiding mariners, Airy believed, such measurements provided a tangible service to the state that the newfangled spectroscopy might not be able to match.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Michael Kayode’s cannonball long throws, which Slot said Liverpool had practised defending on Friday and spoken about again on Saturday, were a constant problem, but the visitors repeatedly, and needlessly, aided Brentford by putting the ball out of play in their own defensive third.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Thompson scored a goal and also had an assist on a pretty passing play that went from him to Zach Benson to Jiri Kulich, who finished with a one-timer.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the span of 46 minutes, there were 30 wagers from a professional sports bettor that totaled $13,759 on the under for Rozier’s points, rebounds and assists, which caused several sportsbooks to close down prop betting on his statistics.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The expansion has been facilitated by two key hires, with director of APAC development Timo Vollmer and EMEAA export director Marie-Astrid Erbsheuser joining the team.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Protein is the building block of the human body, responsible for maintaining muscle and bone strength, supporting a healthy immune system, and facilitating tissue repair.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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Utility officials arrived at the rate plan with the help of Raftelis, a consulting firm.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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In a recent survey, LIMRA found that almost half of Gen Z turned to online help for financial and insurance recommendations.—
Mark Davis,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Succor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succor. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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