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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To counter this, establish a strong and personalized support system. Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 Doug must have seen that by aligning with this, Villa would be broadening out and have to support a stable support system, financially. Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024 The rookie has relied on his support system to get through, and it's been working so far. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 This is a great brand and a great support system here. Ryan Morik, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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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