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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During our conversation, Fletcher takes a few emotional pauses while chatting about identity, her support system, the new album, and feeling like Cari was getting lost in her larger Fletcher persona.
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Waiss Aramesh, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
What does a strong support system look like to you?
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 29 May 2025
As the conference finals play out, as much as star potential, a theme has been elite support systems.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2025
Sarah Michelle Gellar is expressing her gratitude for her support system.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 21 May 2025
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Waiss Aramesh, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
What does a strong support system look like to you?
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 29 May 2025
As the conference finals play out, as much as star potential, a theme has been elite support systems.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2025
Sarah Michelle Gellar is expressing her gratitude for her support system.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 21 May 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 9 Jun. 2025.
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