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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Collins believes stronger support systems could prevent many veterans from feeling lost.
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Monique John, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Those who don’t qualify for Medicaid or cannot afford private care often rely on family and friends for unpaid assistance, but not everyone has such support systems.
—Kahli Zietlow, The Conversation, 18 Nov. 2025
During her appearance on the In Your Dreams with Owen Thiele podcast, the model opened up about leaning on her support system.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
This will help give immigrant families, adults, young children, and so many of those in need of advocates, access to resources through this support system.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 10 Nov. 2025
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Monique John, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Those who don’t qualify for Medicaid or cannot afford private care often rely on family and friends for unpaid assistance, but not everyone has such support systems.
—Kahli Zietlow, The Conversation, 18 Nov. 2025
During her appearance on the In Your Dreams with Owen Thiele podcast, the model opened up about leaning on her support system.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
This will help give immigrant families, adults, young children, and so many of those in need of advocates, access to resources through this support system.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 10 Nov. 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 26 Nov. 2025.
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