support system
noun
: a network of people who provide an individual with practical or emotional support
Examples of support system in a Sentence
students who have good support systems at home
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Bhushan says maternal support systems should be restructured to parental systems that cater to both mothers and fathers.
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Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
21 June 2026
Others continue to struggle with slower job growth, fewer career opportunities and weaker support systems for early-career workers.
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Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Despite the challenges ahead, Bradford described the three siblings as resilient and surrounded by a strong support system.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
For many garden moms, daily cannabis use is a balm for the impossible math of modern motherhood, where the demands are high and support systems tend to be meager.
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Sarah Levy,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
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Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
21 June 2026
Others continue to struggle with slower job growth, fewer career opportunities and weaker support systems for early-career workers.
—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Despite the challenges ahead, Bradford described the three siblings as resilient and surrounded by a strong support system.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
For many garden moms, daily cannabis use is a balm for the impossible math of modern motherhood, where the demands are high and support systems tend to be meager.
—
Sarah Levy,
The Atlantic,
17 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 26 Jun. 2026.
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