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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Freed hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel befriended two Israeli soldiers in captivity, creating a support system that helped all of them endure the terrifying experience.
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CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
His support system Hersh met his wife Elizabeth Klein, a psychoanalyst, at the University of Chicago.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 19 Dec. 2025
In its first season, the show introduced Alex's support system, from his kids, to his lifelong best friend, John Sampson (Isaiah Mustafa), to his FBI contact, Kayla Craig (Alona Tal).
—Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
The pair remain each other’s support systems, all while raising two children, collaborating on projects and running their company, Bassett Vance Productions, together.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
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CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
His support system Hersh met his wife Elizabeth Klein, a psychoanalyst, at the University of Chicago.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 19 Dec. 2025
In its first season, the show introduced Alex's support system, from his kids, to his lifelong best friend, John Sampson (Isaiah Mustafa), to his FBI contact, Kayla Craig (Alona Tal).
—Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
The pair remain each other’s support systems, all while raising two children, collaborating on projects and running their company, Bassett Vance Productions, together.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
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 21 Dec. 2025.
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