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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
Verb
  • The food is a mixed bag—ranging from comforting to unimpressive to genuinely delicious, in the case of Or’esh, which was the clear standout.
    — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
  • There’s something comforting about a slow cooker working quietly on the counter.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 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
  • In a poll provided to Axios, the president’s pollster urged Republican candidates not to say clippable pro-data center things on camera, while endorsing consumer-friendly regulations on data center construction.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • New London officials are eagerly endorsing Spinnaker Real Estate Partners’ proposal as a way to draw some of the thousands of new employees being hired by nearby Electric Boat while recapturing a stretch of attractive waterfront at the marina.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of endorsing
Verb
  • Those convicted of aiding suicide in Canada can face up to 14 years in prison.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Millard was charged with aiding a felon, and Wallace was charged with first-degree intentional homicide.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of aiding
Verb
  • This year, Santiago worked on championing national coming-of-agers.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Fitoussi, who also made a film championing the background players with The Extras, creates a witty and actually poignant look at the profession where real talent so often goes unrecognized and unappreciated.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of championing
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  • Her remarks drew applause from members of the audience attending the meeting.
    — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Outside of work, John was a dedicated father to his three children and enjoyed traveling and attending concerts alongside his family, the Pembroke Pines Police Department said in its statement.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of attending
Verb
  • The program is also seeking information on how the IRGC transfers funds and materials to its terrorist and militia proxies and partners, as well as individuals or entities involved in financing or facilitating its activities.
    — September 18, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The focus is no longer on whether transformation happens, said Isabelle Kumar, the former journalist and news anchor facilitating the event, but on how responsibility is shared, investment is aligned and value is created across the supply chain.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of facilitating
Verb
  • Lee and his Burning co-writer Oh Jung-mi resist what might have been the first instinct of many filmmakers by refusing to make Ye-ji and Sang-woo overly patronizing rich jerks.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The letter explained in patronizing terms how the English government worked.
    — Sarah M.S. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of patronizing
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“Succoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succoring. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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