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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My biggest support system is Brittney and my parents, no doubt about it. Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 9 May 2025 No matter, the NBA playoffs are about fashioning narratives, and the Butler narrative at the moment is one of standing as a support system for one final run at glory for Stephen Curry. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 May 2025 Surround yourself with a support system, maybe even before the baby is born. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 2 May 2025 In addition to having at least one person in their life with IBD, all of the women interviewed for this story also talked about the importance of having a strong support system in their friends and families. Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for support system

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of support system was in 1980

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“Support system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20system. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

support system

noun
: a network of people who provide someone with practical or emotional support

Medical Definition

support system

noun
: a network of people who provide an individual with practical or emotional support
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