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succorer

noun

Definition of succorernext
as in solace

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  1. solace
  2. comforter
  3. soother
Noun
  • But Selinger offers solace at the end of each chapter, in the form of a recipe.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Those who refuse to conform to the changing seasons can take solace in the constants, like a stellar late-week crossword from Rafael Musa.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of solace
Noun
  • But worn sheets, flat pillows, and a comforter that’s lost its fluff can make winding down less inviting.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Use it with a set of cooling sheets early in the season, then swap for flannel or add a lightweight comforter underneath once colder temperatures set in.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of comforter
Noun
  • Consider its Hydrating Daily Lotion with ceramides, glycerin and hyaluronic acid your dry-skin remedy and the Moisturizing Cream, which has all three aforementioned hero ingredients plus shea butter, the ultimate skin soother.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Fashion retailer Primark on Thursday initiated a recall for a pair of wooden button soother clips amid concerns of potential choking and laceration hazards.
    — Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Definition of soother
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“Succorer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succorer. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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