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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The film hinges on its central relationship between fox and bunny, who have new tension this time around, which takes them to the support group Partners in Crisis.
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025
Similarly, McMahan advises finding a support group, whether that’s in person or online.
—Amanda Ogle, Flow Space, 21 Nov. 2025
When a local resident, Tina Sykes-Mosley, approached the county about starting a homicide victim support group for families who lost loved ones, Cathey was supportive.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Nov. 2025
As Altadena rebuilds, Good Neighbor has, essentially, become a daily support group, where neighbors can find comfort and a sense of permanence when everything else is unsure.
—Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Nov. 2025
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025
Similarly, McMahan advises finding a support group, whether that’s in person or online.
—Amanda Ogle, Flow Space, 21 Nov. 2025
When a local resident, Tina Sykes-Mosley, approached the county about starting a homicide victim support group for families who lost loved ones, Cathey was supportive.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Nov. 2025
As Altadena rebuilds, Good Neighbor has, essentially, become a daily support group, where neighbors can find comfort and a sense of permanence when everything else is unsure.
—Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Nov. 2025
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 28 Nov. 2025.
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