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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The family becomes not just a support system, but also a psychological anchor, one that can either steady or immobilize.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Now, at age 100, Coroneos maintains a strong support system that enables her to keep active—both on the cardio and strength training fronts.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
After all, building a LegaCCy requires a strong support system.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Part of a winning calculus is building a staff and support system that knows how to help players navigate their doubts.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Now, at age 100, Coroneos maintains a strong support system that enables her to keep active—both on the cardio and strength training fronts.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
After all, building a LegaCCy requires a strong support system.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Part of a winning calculus is building a staff and support system that knows how to help players navigate their doubts.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 11 Sep. 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 15 Sep. 2025.
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