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
Time, 9 June 2025
Seeking succor when the world seems to be closing in on you is a quintessentially human habit.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Jane Thier, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
The first is the attitude that in times of disaster, beauty is a form of succor.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 July 2024
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Noun
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
Seeking succor when the world seems to be closing in on you is a quintessentially human habit.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
But those in the teetotaling crowd still looking to partake in Power Hour might find some succor in the rise of another high-end bar trend: the nonalcoholic cocktail list.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
The first is the attitude that in times of disaster, beauty is a form of succor.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for succor
Noun
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Social media rumors falsely claim Section 8 housing assistance will have a two-year cap or be ended entirely.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Without certification, Beyerlein cannot get WTC Health Program assistance paying her medical bills or receive other compensation for the toll her disease has taken on her life, should it be shown to have been caused by her Ground Zero exposure.—
Liz Neporent,
ABC News,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There’s something comforting about returning to the familiar rhythms of the last sitcom everyone seemed to be watching at the same time, even if only one member of the original cast, Oscar Nuñez, reprises his role.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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Mayor Rudy Giuliani took down the Mafia, saved New York City, comforted the nation following 9/11, and served in countless other ways to improve the lives of others.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Podiatrists crafted them specifically to solve the lack of arch support in most shoes.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Thank you to everyone whos been showering so much love and support for the music and movie.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Often, that means encouragement to dream bigger.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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She is met with encouragement from commenters who support her decision to distance herself from negativity.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The road to all these riches was aided by CBS’ failure to have the leverage of a backup plan for Romo five years ago.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Another strategy that might be employed by a therapist involves setting up behavioral experiments to aid in reducing AI usage and AI reliance.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hailie Mace, who picked up an assist on Cooper’s first-half goal, described the moment postgame.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Sky went after a veteran point guard in Vandersloot, who has won two titles and led the league in assists seven times.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The movement of 250 tons of cocaine annually, which Barr accused the Venezuelan government of facilitating, is minor compared to global trafficking (3,700 tons, according to the UNODC).—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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Founded in 2014 in Lagos, Nigeria, Andela facilitates remote placements across software engineering, data science, and product management roles.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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That’s why, when the tax authorities come calling, taxpayers often seek out professional help.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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As a strict government funding deadline approaches by the end of September, Republicans need 60 votes in the Senate — and help from Democrats — to pass a budget bill and avoid a shutdown.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Succor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succor. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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