support system
noun
: a network of people who provide an individual with practical or emotional support
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students who have good support systems at home
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Research shows that the most effective ways to help someone end their addiction to alcohol often includes a combination of approaches like behavioral therapies, medications such as naltrexone or disulfiram, and a support system like 12-step programs.
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Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Still, such friends are my support system.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Emerson emphasized that strong support system is important.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
Have a support system or some amount of friendly accountability.
—Ali Nolan, Outside, 25 Feb. 2026
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Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Still, such friends are my support system.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Emerson emphasized that strong support system is important.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
Have a support system or some amount of friendly accountability.
—Ali Nolan, Outside, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for support system
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“Support system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20system. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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