support group
noun
: a group of people with common experiences and concerns who provide emotional and moral support for one another
Examples of support group in a Sentence
He joined an alcoholics' support group.
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This is his journey, and if anything changes, your doctor can refer him to a grief support group.
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Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The Cutshall’s began attending peer support groups at The Warm Place following the death of Holden and Harper’s father, Lance, in 2023.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
The video racked up thousands of comments, with some hikers noting that being abandoned by a partner in the mountains is so common that there are existing support groups for women who’ve experienced this phenomenon.
—Mary Beth Skylis, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026
However, there are also support groups for family and friends, including those caring for the person with cancer.
—Kathleen Daly, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
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Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The Cutshall’s began attending peer support groups at The Warm Place following the death of Holden and Harper’s father, Lance, in 2023.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
The video racked up thousands of comments, with some hikers noting that being abandoned by a partner in the mountains is so common that there are existing support groups for women who’ve experienced this phenomenon.
—Mary Beth Skylis, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026
However, there are also support groups for family and friends, including those caring for the person with cancer.
—Kathleen Daly, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for support group
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“Support group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20group. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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