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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Document the encounter and seek assistance as soon as possible.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Bentonville police were able to access Hensley's cellphone with the assistance of his family and friends, and a witness provided details regarding fentanyl purchases involving Hill, the affidavit states.—
Tracy Neal,
Arkansas Online,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Robby was quick to comfort her, proving there's still a lot of love between them and leaving us wanting to see more of their relationship.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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In other words, the comforting sensation from the vanilla is further brought out by the mahogany and amber, evoking a grounding and luxurious feel.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 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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Supporters shouted encouragement and waved signs outside or drove by tapping their car horns.—
GARY FIELDS,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The investigation was aided by a confidential informant — one of Gonzalez’s former friends who got busted, according to court records.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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To help aid this process, Chelsea Women are now operating independently from the men’s team and appointed Aki Mandhar, formerly of The Athletic, as their first-ever dedicated CEO.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Van Lith also broke the single-season record for assists and scoring while leading TCU to the Elite Eight.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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The two-time Dual County Player of the Year averaged 15 points, 4.5 assists and 4.3 rebounds in 22 starts in her sophomore season.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Supreme Court ruled April 10 that the Trump administration must facilitate the return of Abrego Garcia, who has lived in the United States for a decade.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration must facilitate the release of the man, who lives in Maryland, from custody, but ordered additional proceedings before a federal district court.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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