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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
  • Saudi Arabia also is running low on interceptors and has turned to regional and Western allies for assistance as its standoff with Houthi rebels in Yemen drags on.
    — Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Others, such as Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia, have refused to provide Kyiv with direct military assistance.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of assistance
Verb
  • There’s something comforting about a slow cooker working quietly on the counter.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
  • After comforting a fearful, wounded Wuornos, a door opens to nothing but bright light, and the three walk through it.
    — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of comfort
Noun
  • Vasil didn’t know what his teammates were planning and was clearly touched by the display of support.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Schoenmaker will oversee ReturnPro’s international corporate strategy and go-to-market approach, build its commercial organization and support mergers and acquisitions as the company develops its overseas business.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of support
Verb
  • Oilers general manager Stan Bowman mentioned Formenton’s penalty-killing ability as a key reason for the signing, but the blazing speed may also have aided in the decision.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The California Coastal Commission has posted an interactive map of cleanup locations to aid volunteers in finding cleanup locations.
    — Alison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of aid
Noun
  • Someone could offer knowledge, encouragement, or an introduction that makes an idea feel less imaginary.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Sorkin and Fincher have remained close, and Sorkin has continued to rely on Fincher’s insight and encouragement.
    — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of encouragement
Verb
  • His administration and the business sector would launch a program to facilitate youth employment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Coy McAlexander, Remedora's CEO, has openly acknowledged facilitating the sale of retatrutide.
    — Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of facilitate
Noun
  • The Canadian forward has been one of the biggest reasons for the Royals’ surprising success this season, producing 10 assists — tied for the best mark in league history with six matches remaining.
    — Karan Lodha, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Cavan Sullivan — who is 16 years old — has now posted 6 goals and 11 assists with the Union in MLS play this season.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of assist
Noun
  • The older, world-weary Jae-hwan (Park Hae-il) leads the City Desk, and investigates the event from a distance with the help of his police source, diligent detective Cheol-goo (Yoo Hai-jin).
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The store operates with the help of several neighborhood ladies who volunteer their time.
    — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
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“Succor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succor. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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