succoring

verb

present participle of succor
as in comforting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for succoring
  1. comforting
  2. sponsoring
  3. endorsing
  4. aiding
  5. championing
  6. attending
  7. facilitating
  8. patronizing
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  • The marvelous mezes are largely gluten-free and served—upon request—with crudités; savory, comforting mujaddara is made with lentils and rice, no bulgur, barley, or other glutenous grains.
    — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In a casual, endearingly familial setting, Roshona Bilash gives us a compelling, often comforting taste of one Bengali lineage.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of comforting
Verb
  • Mercedes-Benz has been sponsoring the Masters for almost 20 years; the 140-year-old automaker came on as an inaugural sponsor of ANWA seven years ago.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of sponsoring
Verb
  • El-Sayed’s former primary opponent, Haley Stevens, upended the race by endorsing Rogers, renewing focus on tensions over Israel and the party’s direction.
    — Jill Colvin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In a sign of the campaign's competitiveness, many of Iowa's prominent industry groups in agriculture and business declined to weigh in on the contest, endorsing in other contests but not the governor's race.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of endorsing
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  • The commentary on the traditional cultural celebration prompted Pulido to put out an open call for invitations to perform at quinceañeras across the Congressional District, aiding his popularity in the region.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The posting notes that this role will include aiding in investigations.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of aiding
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  • Known for championing first and second features, the Torino Film Festival has increasingly become a showcase for rising female talent.
    — Ben Croll, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Born into immense wealth, Rockefeller moved to West Virginia as an anti-poverty volunteer, later serving as governor and 30-year senator while championing children’s health coverage, consumer protections and broadband.
    — John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of championing
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  • PinkPantheress has been diving even deeper into the world of high fashion of late, so attending this year’s CFDAs felt like the perfect opportunity to further experiment with her own approach to red carpet dressing.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Cinequest suggests that much of the improvement comes from existing moviegoers attending more frequently, rather than from a substantial influx of new spectators.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of attending
Verb
  • The lawmakers allegedly received commissions in exchange for facilitating the awarding of contracts to companies linked to them.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis, meanwhile, did the heavy lifting for Sacramento, with the shooting guard scoring 28 points and the center facilitating the offense with 14 points, eight assists and 18 rebounds.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of facilitating
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  • Joel Perez Leonardo, 25, was charged with harassment, menacing, patronizing a person for prostitution, and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Bronx Criminal Court on Thursday.
    — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Paying ample taxes in the process and contributing to our city’s hubbub and patronizing our business community?
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of patronizing
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