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
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
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
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Noun
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
Verb
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for succor
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With the assistance of more than 400 philanthropic leaders and influential leaders, Power Lunch has raised over $33 million to date, to provide nourishing meals to New York City’s aging population.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
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The money, already earmarked for the county Public Health Department’s efforts to address food insecurity, will pay for thousands of meal boxes and other assistance, Bryant said.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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This is a foolproof and comforting chicken soup.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Located in the heart of downtown, this small American bistro serves an extensive menu of comforting American fare.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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Ensuring officials have the mental and technological support for making big decisions in big matches with big consequences?—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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All face charges of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and additional juvenile cases may be under seal.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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With encouragement from her family, Zarna hit the New York comedy scene in 2019, performing at open mics and the Westside Comedy Club.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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But not mere notes of encouragement.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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The album’s first-week sales were aided by its availability across six vinyl variants (including one signed), four CD variants (one signed) and a standard digital download album (all with the same tracklist).—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
9 Nov. 2025
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Spirits Spirits are disembodied beings who are occasionally called upon to aid specific humans (usually witches), but can sometimes become harmful.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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Daniels, who finished with 10 points, eight rebounds and a career-high 13 assists, was a big key to how the Hawks were able to outplay the Lakers on both ends of the floor.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Fears shot 0 of 7 from the field, scoring four points on six free-throw attempts, but tallied nine assists.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Kasirer advocates and facilitates strategic translations between New York City’s private and public sector.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
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Airwallex also offers its global network of licenses and services to other fintech companies through API integrations, such as facilitating Brex, Rippling, and Deel’s international expansions.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Until recently there were only around 100 spots in the entire county that accepted Medi-Cal, the state health insurance for low-income residents, resulting in long wait times for people actively trying to get help.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Ravens didn’t add any offensive line help.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Succor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succor. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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