SUCCORING Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

succoring

verb

present participle of succor

as in comforting

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Then, something comforting like sandalwood and something citrusy like grapefruit.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
From shareable small plates to comforting classics, every meal is designed to bring people together.

— Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of comforting

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Moms for Liberty changed the political make-up of school boards across the state of Florida through a commitment to endorsing school board candidates.

— Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Brunch backlash Does welcoming a political candidate into a business amount to endorsing his campaign?

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of endorsing

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Five other people have been arrested and charged in connection with the murder, including two people accused of aiding Johnson evade investigators, according to the sheriff's office.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Additionally, hazelnuts are high in L-arginine, an amino acid that promotes nitric oxide production, aiding blood vessel regulation and helping maintain healthy blood pressure.

— Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026

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For the past five years, Sapan has devoted much of his time to championing disability on screen through founding Marvels of Media Festival with the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI), which celebrates the work of autistic media makers.

— Brent Lang, Variety, 25 July 2026
Coming from an immigrant family, Novoa is bilingual in Spanish and English and has a strong focus on advocating for underrepresented voices, championing everything from LGBTQ+ creators to diverse ethnicities and emerging talent.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 July 2026

Definition of championing

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Zhao Junjie, a chemical engineering student who said Saturday’s game was first time attending such an event, had a similar thought.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, were among the lucky guests invited to witness the nuptials, which were shrouded in mystery as even those attending were given little detail about the event.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026

Definition of attending

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The school’s multi-media rights partnership with Learfield is facilitating more of those precious over-the-cap NIL deals.

— Justin Williams, New York Times, 27 July 2026
More neurons lead to greater flexibility in behavior, a characteristic that is likely facilitating Jimothy’s survival.

— Kelly Lambert, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

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