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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The organization advocates for stronger community ties and support systems for older adults, and this latest research suggests that interventions may be needed earlier in life than previously assumed.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Hand-crafted in the US by skilled artisans, the Robertson uses premium padding and a slat-roll mattress support system that removes the need for a box spring.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2025
Lifgren said his faith and a strong support system helped on the hardest days.
—Noah Perkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025
This scheme stands out because the scammers relied on Apple's own support system to make their messages look legitimate.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Dec. 2025
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Hand-crafted in the US by skilled artisans, the Robertson uses premium padding and a slat-roll mattress support system that removes the need for a box spring.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2025
Lifgren said his faith and a strong support system helped on the hardest days.
—Noah Perkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025
This scheme stands out because the scammers relied on Apple's own support system to make their messages look legitimate.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 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 10 Dec. 2025.
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