support group
noun
: a group of people with common experiences and concerns who provide emotional and moral support for one another
Examples of support group in a Sentence
He joined an alcoholics' support group.
Recent Examples on the Web
Some employers have found their demands outrageous, sparking accusations of entitled and fragile workers who expect an emotional support group rather than a staff meeting.
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024
Filler support groups are cropping up across the internet.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 24 Sep. 2024
Free support groups, such as Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, may be helpful.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 21 Sep. 2024
Instead, tragically, in the final days of his life, Perry surrounded himself with a support group that didn’t look anything remotely like friends.
—Jason McGahan, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Sep. 2024
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024
Filler support groups are cropping up across the internet.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 24 Sep. 2024
Free support groups, such as Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, may be helpful.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 21 Sep. 2024
Instead, tragically, in the final days of his life, Perry surrounded himself with a support group that didn’t look anything remotely like friends.
—Jason McGahan, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for support group
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“Support group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20group. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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