succoring

verb

Definition of succoringnext
present participle of succor
as in comforting

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  1. endorsing
  2. attending
  3. facilitating
  4. sustaining
  5. promoting
  6. reinforcing
Verb
  • This year’s presidential election was a historic one for weed, with both major presidential candidates endorsing marijuana legalization for the first time ever.
    Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
  • As police look into whether the words indicate a motive, armchair investigators are also endorsing the idea that the attacker was driven by anger at the insurance industry.
    Emma Bowman, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of endorsing
Verb
  • Many firms will now increase corporate security personnel at offices and residences, deploy enhanced mail screening and focus on public events executives are attending, said Fred Burton, executive director of protective intelligence at Ontic.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Any advice for folks attending holiday parties?
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of attending
Verb
  • Switzerland will introduce the deemed supplier model for e-commerce platforms, shifting VAT compliance responsibilities to platforms facilitating cross-border and domestic sales.
    Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Platforms facilitating sales exceeding CHF 100,000 annually in low-value consignments must register for Swiss VAT under the 2019 e-commerce rule.
    Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of facilitating
Verb
  • McCaffrey played in four games this season before sustaining a season-ending PCL injury.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • These particles, often generated as byproducts of the fusion reactions, play a crucial role in sustaining the plasma temperature and overall efficiency.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of sustaining
Verb
  • To unlock this potential, organizations can implement several key strategies, including fostering open communication, recognizing achievements, promoting professional development and aligning company values with daily operations.
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These organizations can offer athletes valuable benefits, including representation in group licensing deals, and provide them a collective voice in promoting their views with lawmakers, business leaders and other key constituencies.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of promoting
Verb
  • Upgrading and reinforcing the offensive line has to be a top priority in the offseason.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Related Story Additionally, the project explores how to transform fibrous fragments collected during water treatment into new textile products, reinforcing the project’s commitment to the circular economy.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of reinforcing
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