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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Twinless — which follows two young men who have lost their respective twin brothers and develop a friendship after meeting in a support group — was pulled from Sundance’s online screening portal in January after clips from the movie surfaced on social media platforms.
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Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Joining local or online support groups can provide both social connection and access to resources.
—John Pierce, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Consider meeting with a therapist or support group.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 31 Aug. 2025
Patients can access mental health services, nutritionists, survivorship and other support groups and programs to help navigate their cancer journey.
—Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
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Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Joining local or online support groups can provide both social connection and access to resources.
—John Pierce, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Consider meeting with a therapist or support group.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 31 Aug. 2025
Patients can access mental health services, nutritionists, survivorship and other support groups and programs to help navigate their cancer journey.
—Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
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“Support group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20group. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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