as in assistance
something that you do or give for someone who is suffering or in a difficult situation
We see it as our duty to give succor to those in need.
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Recent Examples of succor
Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 26 Jan. 2024
In one drawing in the show, a hand is reaching down to lift another up, in a gesture of welcoming, of succor, of assistance.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2024
Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Nor would feeding the world’s hungry or succoring the afflicted.
—Andrew J. Bacevich, Foreign Affairs, 28 Feb. 2023
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Noun
Drones, artillery ammunition, and ballistic missiles provided by Tehran and Pyongyang—along with economic succor provided by Beijing—have sustained Moscow in its conflict against Kyiv and its Western backers.
—Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 26 Jan. 2024
In one drawing in the show, a hand is reaching down to lift another up, in a gesture of welcoming, of succor, of assistance.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2024
Verb
Roosevelt’s presidency established a new principle in American politics through the New Deal, that government exists to succor all its people, not just the wealthy.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Nor would feeding the world’s hungry or succoring the afflicted.
—Andrew J. Bacevich, Foreign Affairs, 28 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for succor
Noun
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Time and again, both parties have reinforced systemic inequality through cuts to housing assistance, erosion of the social safety net, and a growing trend to treat housing as a commodity rather than a public good, the book argues.—
Ericka Taylor,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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Trained Individuals People who train to increase their breath-holding abilities, like free divers—people who swim or dive beneath the water’s surface to a considerable depth and without assistance from a breathing device–have reportedly been able to hold their breath for three minutes or longer.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
Verb
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The bright colors and cute animal faces are welcoming and will make your little one feel comforted when they’re still getting used to the potty.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
12 June 2025
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This can involve placing your hand on your chest, cheek or belly to offer gentle, comforting contact.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Crucially, the Pixel 8 still has five years of software support left.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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This story was produced with financial support from the Esserman Family Foundation in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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While this is good news, student loan borrowers should remember this drop shouldn't be taken as encouragement to acquire more student debt at lower rates.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Kelly had posted several photos on social media while inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as insurrectionists injured police officers and destroyed Capitol property with prior encouragement from President Donald Trump at a rally.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Epstein's former girlfriend and associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, was sentenced in 2022 for aiding Epstein in the trafficking of minors and is serving a 20-year prison sentence.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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By the 2030s, the advent of artificial general intelligence (AGI) is anticipated to usher in monumental changes, ranging from aiding in household chores such as cooking and cleaning to transforming our approach to everyday life on a grand scale.—
Sandeep Shivam,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Mellanby’s career numbers: 364 goals and 476 assists in 1,431 regular-season games (tied for 17th all-time).—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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That movement comes with end-product, too: Simons had 10 goals and seven assists in the Bundesliga this season, despite missing two months in the middle of it with an ankle injury.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Consolidates administrative processes, such as permitting or licensing, to facilitate the use of AI.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The Maryland judge ordered the Trump administration in April to facilitate Abrego Garcia's return to the U.S., and that order was largely affirmed by the Supreme Court.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
13 June 2025
Noun
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But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.—
Laura Crimaldi,
BostonGlobe.com,
13 Feb. 2023
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Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.—
Sherry Greenfield,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Feb. 2023
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“Succor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succor. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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