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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
  • The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance to locate a 21-year-old man prosecutors allege held another man against his will at Smithville Lake.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is leading the death investigation with assistance from local, state and federal agencies.
    — Margaret Baker, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of assistance
Verb
  • When Barcelona were knocked out of the Champions League by Inter Milan in 2025, Szczesny comforted a crying Gerard Martin in the dressing room.
    — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Then, something comforting like sandalwood and something citrusy like grapefruit.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of comfort
Noun
  • Furthermore, based on Warsh’s recent public comments, the task forces’ eventual findings could potentially provide support for an even more dovish agenda.
    — David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Now in the back half of summer break, the couple are calling for additional support to keep their program funded until the beginning of the school year.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of support
Verb
  • One organization that has aided in her journey is the Orange Duffel Bag Initiative, a Georgia nonprofit that supports students in need.
    — Nila Roper, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
  • Investigators are looking for information that could aid in an investigation into her death.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of aid
Noun
  • Al Ahli, who are set to lose their manager Matthias Jaissle to Newcastle United, had shortlisted Slot as a potential replacement, but are unlikely to receive any encouragement.
    — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • But his avuncular encouragement of Tony in what could be absolute folly brings real heart to this section — until calamity intrudes.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
Definition of encouragement
Verb
  • The problem, however, is that the legislation would allow the president to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the top buyers of Russian oil and gas, and on countries that facilitate Russian sanctions evasion.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 30 July 2026
  • Detroit’s announcement said Yzerman will remain in his current role to facilitate day-to-day hockey operations in the interim, but for any major transactions, there’s a clear incentive for the next general manager to set the direction.
    — Max Bultman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of facilitate
Noun
  • Charged has offered a fair bit of electronic aids on board, starting with ABS, traction control, hill hold (hill start assist), and hill descent assist.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 July 2026
  • Croix Bethune has been leading the Current’s attack all season and set a new single-season club assist record (seven) by setting up rookie winger Amelia White for her first NWSL goal in the 20th minute.
    — PJ Green July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of assist
Noun
  • The new project, which is being developed with the help of Jackson’s son Marlon, is set to debut on BLK Prime.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Of immediate concern was getting enough help to remove the massive tarp after Saturday’s rain.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
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