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noun

Definition of succornext
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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verb

as in to comfort

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Recent Examples of succor
Noun
Sources of succor and disquiet—currents which Winter has ridden in life and art—each female elder is a maternal presence who offers complementary textures to the tapestry Winter has woven from threads of experience and sheer imagination. — Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025 His birth overshadowed by his family’s greatest tragedy, Daniel found succor in movies and willed himself into the dreamworld of Hollywood. — David Kamp, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
Arab states may use the prospect of normalization to achieve reconciliation with Israel and succor for Palestinians. — Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 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 See All Example Sentences for succor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succor
  1. assistance
  2. comfort
  3. support
  4. aid
  5. encouragement
  6. facilitate
  7. assist
  8. help
Noun
  • For more information or assistance registering, including scheduling an appointment, call the office of Miami-Dade Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis at 305-267-6377.
    — Angel Doval, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Head Start generally serves families at or below the federal poverty line, while childcare assistance programs in many states face waitlists and funding constraints.
    — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of assistance
Verb
  • The Jaguars scored on the next play to take a 28-3 lead, after which Patriots coach Mike Vrabel could be seen on the sideline with both hands on Maye’s shoulders in an apparent attempt to comfort his quarterback.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The food is a mixed bag—ranging from comforting to unimpressive to genuinely delicious, in the case of Or’esh, which was the clear standout.
    — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of comfort
Noun
  • Families may continue a pregnancy, deliver their baby, hold and comfort their child, create memories and receive bereavement support.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Between 2005 and 2024, Chinese firms received, on average, three to eight times more government support than firms in OECD countries.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of support
Verb
  • The administration says the question would prevent ineligible immigrants from claiming refundable tax credits; privacy advocates warn the data could aid immigration enforcement.
    — Ken Sweet, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • That solution is not viable in the vacuum of space, where there are no air molecules to aid the process.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of aid
Noun
  • Sharing stories, experiences, and encouragement creates safe spaces for survivors to begin navigating their own lives.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
  • His work shows how discipline, resilience and encouragement can help young people find their footing.
    — The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of encouragement
Verb
  • An admissions assistant should provide accurate guidance and facilitate the applicant journey.
    — Muhammad Affan Habib, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Commerce facilitated Jewish integration into white, Protestant society.
    — Ashley Walters, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of facilitate
Noun
  • Midfielder Livvy Moore leads the nation in assists with nine.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Evan Bouchard had three goals and two assists and Vasily Podkolzin scored twice for the Oilers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of assist
Noun
  • After the game, manager Hinch spoke about planning the special moment ahead of Verlander’s official retirement with the help of Upton.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Slowly, over the last two decades, more people received insurance coverage to pay for medical help to have a baby.
    — Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
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“Succor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succor. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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