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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Bringing juveniles back into Mecklenburg County keeps young people closer to their families, support systems, and community resources, which matters for both accountability and rehabilitation.
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Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
The Savannah teen is believed to be only the second person in the country to survive outside a hospital with this type of total artificial heart, which temporarily replaces the human heart with a mechanical circulatory support system.
—Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
His dad played on some very good Bloom teams in the 1999-2000 era and gave his son encouragement, a support system and a feel for the fundamentals.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The policy is designed to address several concerns associated with cell phone use at school, including anxiety, social disengagement and safety issues such as filming fights, said Kerri Bjork, director of the district’s multi-tiered support systems (MTSS).
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
The Savannah teen is believed to be only the second person in the country to survive outside a hospital with this type of total artificial heart, which temporarily replaces the human heart with a mechanical circulatory support system.
—Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
His dad played on some very good Bloom teams in the 1999-2000 era and gave his son encouragement, a support system and a feel for the fundamentals.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The policy is designed to address several concerns associated with cell phone use at school, including anxiety, social disengagement and safety issues such as filming fights, said Kerri Bjork, director of the district’s multi-tiered support systems (MTSS).
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Support system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20system. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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