succored

verb

past tense of succor
as in comforted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for succored
  1. comforted
  2. sponsored
  3. patronized
  4. endorsed
  5. attended
  6. championed
  7. aided
  8. facilitated
Verb
  • Faulk met Ali at a dinner and said on the podcast that he is comforted by the memory.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Ana again became the younger sister being comforted by Jessica.
    — Norma Galeana, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of comforted
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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
Definition of sponsored
Verb
  • This approach also worked for babies, who need not be patronized, Addyman added.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Two years ago, Houston averaged 35,002 fans during a season in which 2,835,234 people patronized Daikin Park.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of patronized
Verb
  • The judge handling last month endorsed a proposal by the suit's plaintiff to notify potential class members to submit claims on the settlement by conducting a four-week-long social media campaign on Facebook and Instagram.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
  • These new lines of thought, which have gained prominence among influential defense intellectuals and policy experts close to the Kremlin over the past year do not need to be endorsed in formal security doctrine to matter.
    — Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of endorsed
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  • OutKick had attended all 13 formal press conferences during the first three Finals games without being called on.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Cook attended high school in Round Rock, near Austin, and spent his first two seasons at TCU.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of attended
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  • Holscher said Masterson championed the cuts and cheered them on, putting his loyalty to Washington politicians ahead of the families he was elected to serve.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Some online commentators have also pointed to images of protesters carrying Palestinian flags, a cause championed by left-leaning movements in France and globally.
    — Ellen Francis, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of championed
Verb
  • Equally responsible for this Bentley’s milestone handling are the Supersports’ electronic limited-slip differential, rear-wheel steering, suspension aided by a 48-volt active anti-roll bar, and enormous carbon-silicon-carbide brakes.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Republicans in 2010 capitalized on an economy still experiencing the recession that had aided Obama's win in 2008.
    — Ron Elving, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of aided
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  • In September 2023, the Biden administration facilitated the release of $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets in exchange for the release of five Americans detained by Tehran.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • According to Karina, Cam has had an easy, decision-free life facilitated by Karina and their mother.
    — Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of facilitated
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