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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The bulk of last month’s overall job gains came in the services sector, with health care and social assistance continuing to drive strong payroll growth (adding 77,800 jobs).—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Upon landing, the crew has foregone the usual medical and mobility assistance utilized by astronauts following spaceflight, and will assess their own strength as their bodies reacclimate to gravity unaided.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Huckleberry Cobbler is a true surprise with a burst of wild berries and comforting spice, weaving together bright sweetness, tart Huckleberry, and rich streusel flavors.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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So when Bass and other politicians crow about speedily taking care of one part of reconstituting fire areas, survivors of these and future fires easily see how empty even comforting words can be.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Comedian and car aficionado Jay Leno drove state Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, in a 1976 Pontiac Trans-Am past the state Capitol on Tuesday, rallying support for legislation that would ease restrictions on classic cars.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Launched in collaboration with BFD Productions, the initiative connects independent filmmakers with development, financing, and production support to greenlit indie films.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Those responses were the encouragement Mez needed.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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Putin, of course, needs no encouragement in this department.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Both artists earmarked the royalties from the song to aid the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention organization.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
7 Apr. 2025
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On Friday, Adams and Duffy went underground, boarding the BQE line in Brooklyn and riding the subway into Manhattan alongside NYPD Chief of Transit Joseph Gulotta as the federal government vows to aid the city with its crime prevention.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The commanding effort was led by freshman forward Sarah Strong who contributed on both ends of the court, filling her stat line with 22 points, eight rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Freshman Joyce Edwards added 13 points, 11 rebounds and six assists for South Carolina (35-3), which used its experience and poise to weather an early deficit and took control with its depth.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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These measures are in place to facilitate a safe and organized re-entry process.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
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The graphics team added a touchscreen on the side of the machine to allow the technician characters to facilitate or monitor the printing process.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
14 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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