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
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  • The popular king played a crucial role comforting the nation in times of mourning.
    — Terje Solsvik, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • To achieve this calm, comforting look, layer soft, tonal colors with natural materials like wood, linen, and stone to create a space that feels warm, welcoming, and effortlessly lived in.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 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
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  • Tubman asked Douglass to write a letter endorsing her character and accomplishments for inclusion in the book.
    — Katie Angell Britannica Editors Aug. 24, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Abdul El-Sayed endorsing you as the next majorityLeader if Democrats retake control of the Senate.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of endorsing
Verb
  • In response, Parkwood and the superstar encouraged those seeking to support relief efforts to donate to Food For The Poor and World Central Kitchen, both actively aiding affected communities.
    — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That could include sanctions against entities in India, Malaysia or other countries if they’re found to be aiding Iran.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of aiding
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  • The joy Lisa has with her RHUGT cast compared with the dread her RHOSLC cast seems to bring her really bums me out — especially because of how much of this trip is championing the sisterhood of Housewives.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Last month, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella released a public letter championing open-weight AI models.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of championing
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  • For creators, attending a Grand Slam can signal something to their audiences beyond an interest in tennis; for brands, the appeal lies partly in associating themselves with that cachet.
    — Jessica Schiffer, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • News first leaked that Cohen would be making another Ali G project in July and he was spotted in character attending Wimbledon.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of attending
Verb
  • Monday’s post also reported that even the Popanet network was facilitating live exploit attempts.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Isaac Galvan, a former Compton city council member, got 18 months for facilitating bribes on Pacheco’s behalf.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of facilitating
Verb
  • The letter explained in patronizing terms how the English government worked.
    — Sarah M.S. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • He was arrested four more times through 2015, pleading guilty on separate occasions to patronizing a prostitute and resisting arrest.
    — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 June 2026
Definition of patronizing
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“Succoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succoring. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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