SUCCORED Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

succored

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past tense of succor

as in comforted

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Victoria Beckham comforted Sir David, her husband, the Inter Miami co-owner, the man who brought Messi to America.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 16 July 2026
By the end of my rave journey, I was comforted by the knowledge that there is a space for people—newcomers, veteran partygoers like Estephani—to discover the joys of dancing among like-minded attendees.

— Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026

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As well as Powerade, owned by the Coca-Cola Company, Fox’s in-game adverts have also been sponsored by Lenovo, another official FIFA sponsor.

— Tom Burrows, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Albertsons has sponsored the event since its inception, and Chevron joined in 2021 as the presenting sponsor.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026

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Introduced during India’s struggle for independence, the logo also came to symbolize the ideals of self-reliance and social reform championed by Gandhi.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
Residents championed the concept as an alternative to the usual plastic white bollards that stick up from the ground.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

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On Saturday, rescue crews aided by dogs and detectors found signs of life, confirming that at least one survivor was still trapped beneath the rubble.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Two teenagers, aided by an arborist, climbed a 100-foot pine tree outside a Pasadena high school Saturday to dramatize a campaign to stop a soil remediation project calling for the removal of nearly 200 trees at several school campuses.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

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This benefits turf condition on the tees and has facilitated new spectator access along the right-hand side of the hole.

— Gregg Evans, New York Times, 17 July 2026
The deal was facilitated by Horizon Sports & Experiences, the exclusive sponsorship and media rights sales agency for the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026

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