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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Wilson met his particular mawmaws through a support group organized by West Virginia State University.
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Casey Cep, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
In print, there are articles focusing on everything from support groups to celebrities' stories, and even advice on how to navigate grief with laughter.
—Edie Kasten, CBS News, 9 May 2026
AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Join a Chesapeake Life Center grief counselor for grief support group that allows adults to reflect on loss, explore self-care and find meaning in their grief.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026
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Casey Cep, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
In print, there are articles focusing on everything from support groups to celebrities' stories, and even advice on how to navigate grief with laughter.
—Edie Kasten, CBS News, 9 May 2026
AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Join a Chesapeake Life Center grief counselor for grief support group that allows adults to reflect on loss, explore self-care and find meaning in their grief.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 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 13 May. 2026.
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