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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
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—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1980, in the meaning defined above
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“Support system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20system. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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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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