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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Whether that means asking siblings for help, leaning on friends, joining a support group or seeking counseling, building a support system is essential.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
Cheri Oteri is sharing a major health update — and a surprising support system.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
The proposal focused on improving outcomes for Black students through stronger family engagement, culturally responsive programming and expanded support systems at schools with large Black student populations.
—Uc Berkeley, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
Stoke completed 46 structural verification tests of its first-stage flight article, in addition to testing critical fluid systems, avionics, and ground support systems during a three-week period.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
Cheri Oteri is sharing a major health update — and a surprising support system.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
The proposal focused on improving outcomes for Black students through stronger family engagement, culturally responsive programming and expanded support systems at schools with large Black student populations.
—Uc Berkeley, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
Stoke completed 46 structural verification tests of its first-stage flight article, in addition to testing critical fluid systems, avionics, and ground support systems during a three-week period.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
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 20 Jun. 2026.
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