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.
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At one point, unknown someones snapped the nose off the statue honoring silent film lover-boy Rudolph Valentino, and lopped the hands off the Lincoln Park statue of Florence Nightingale, a gift to the city in 1936 from a local hospital support group.
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Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The a capella musical explores the topic of internet addiction as told through an eight-person support group meeting in a church basement.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
During Stewart’s four-year term as president, PACF raised $1 million to support Central Florida services, including support groups, Parkinson’s research, caregiver help, raising awareness of the disease and educational materials.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
But not the Florida Panthers, which annually donates at least $10,000 to SunServe’s family therapeutic support group, Lima said.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
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Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The a capella musical explores the topic of internet addiction as told through an eight-person support group meeting in a church basement.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
During Stewart’s four-year term as president, PACF raised $1 million to support Central Florida services, including support groups, Parkinson’s research, caregiver help, raising awareness of the disease and educational materials.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
But not the Florida Panthers, which annually donates at least $10,000 to SunServe’s family therapeutic support group, Lima said.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Support group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20group. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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