succoring

present participle of succor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for succoring
Verb
  • Set it, forget it, and let the slow cooker make this thick, creamy, and comforting chili.
    Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Making kids feel responsible for your emotions Some parents unknowingly expect kids to regulate their stress by comforting them.
    Reem Raouda, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • While serving as a senator last year, Rubio joined Senator Rick Scott and other Republican lawmakers in formally endorsing Machado’s nomination, citing her unwavering commitment to democracy under the Maduro regime’s pressure.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
  • She has been lauded by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who as senator co-signed a letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee endorsing Machado for the 2024 peace prize.
    Kate Bartlett, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Late afternoon is an alternative time for cutting flowers, as plants have accumulated energy during the day, aiding in longer-lasting freshness.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Some judges have fought back against the policy, allegedly aiding migrants' escape after hearings.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Valeisha Butterfield, founder of SEED, whose career spans the Obama Administration to Google and who’s now championing tech inclusion.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Modern leadership means championing both business and human outcomes.
    Lara Abrash, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The 78-year-old, who has been attending games at the Bernabeu since the 1950s, is looking for a way to retain control in the short term, while safeguarding the club’s competitiveness at the top level far into the future.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Off the court, Brink has been a major player within the fashion space — working with stylist Mary Gonsalves Kinney and wearing head-turning looks arriving at her WNBA draft, in Paris, attending fashion shows and more.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which has been facilitating exchanges under the deal, said Hamas handed over the bodies of two deceased Israeli hostages on Wednesday night.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
  • This codependency also explains why Netanyahu was responsible for facilitating Qatar’s assistance of hundreds of millions of dollars to Hamas — in bags of bills — to keep it viable in Gaza all these years.
    Thomas Friedman, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Those sentiments aren't constructive and can be rather patronizing.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Shop In Uptown Put your plastic to good use by patronizing Uptown’s lovely community of small businesses.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Quarterback Bryce Young led three scoring drives in the first three quarters, but he was forced to leave the game after sustaining a right ankle injury just before the fourth quarter.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Fortunately, Colton escaped with only minor smoke exposure, and the house remained largely intact, with only a rug sustaining damage.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Succoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succoring. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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