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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But having a support system can make all the difference.
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Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Explore the emotional and practical sides of aging, reflect on your support system, and gain insights into facing life’s changes with confidence and peace of mind.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025
Build a tribe, a community of friends, a support system.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 26 June 2025
If your child seems comfortable coming to you with their thoughts and worries about their identity, your support system at home is strong, says Jeremy R. Goshorn, PhD, LCMHC (NC), LPC (PA), NCC, CFT, Assistant Professor at Lebanon Valley College.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 18 June 2025
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Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Explore the emotional and practical sides of aging, reflect on your support system, and gain insights into facing life’s changes with confidence and peace of mind.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025
Build a tribe, a community of friends, a support system.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 26 June 2025
If your child seems comfortable coming to you with their thoughts and worries about their identity, your support system at home is strong, says Jeremy R. Goshorn, PhD, LCMHC (NC), LPC (PA), NCC, CFT, Assistant Professor at Lebanon Valley College.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 18 June 2025
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“Support system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20system. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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