succoring

verb

Definition of succoringnext
present participle of succor
as in comforting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for succoring
  1. endorsing
  2. attending
  3. facilitating
  4. sustaining
  5. promoting
  6. reinforcing
Verb
  • Just weeks before the election, Bezos reportedly stopped the Washington Post, from endorsing a presidential candidate.
    Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Leigh is certainly not endorsing such behavior.
    Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of endorsing
Verb
  • Once on the continent, their trip will include attending a church service, visiting a high school, visiting a recording studio to learn about Afrobeat music and participating in a traditional African naming ceremony in a local village.
    La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • My suggestion is to return to the true meaning of the holiday, with acts of kindness, assisting those in need and attending a religious service based on your faith.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of attending
Verb
  • The Raptors attempted to neutralize Jalen Brunson, but the Knicks’ All-Star guard adjusted seamlessly, facilitating for his teammates instead of forcing the issue.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Consider implementing regular cross-departmental meetings and collaborative tools to streamline this process, facilitating quicker decision-making and problem-solving.
    Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of facilitating
Verb
  • The child was injured in the shooting, sustaining a gunshot wound.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Businesses might face challenges in maintaining productivity levels, meeting contractual obligations, and sustaining profitability.
    Solange Charas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of sustaining
Verb
  • Suited for mature skin of any type, the cream boosts the radiance of dull skin while minimizing the appearance of pores and promoting a softer, smoother texture.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Many commentators contrasted Lively’s light touch when promoting the film to Baldoni’s serious approach, who spent much of the press tour uplifting the voices of domestic violence survivors.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of promoting
Verb
  • Finer details on the type of robots being used or their functions have not yet been revealed, but clearly the production of rebar (the reinforcing rods used in concrete construction) will be a major focus, which makes sense since Neom is currently using around 20% of the world's steel supply.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Share how feedback has shaped your leadership journey, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of reinforcing
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