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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Breastfeeding Happy Hour support group: Hosted by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County for expectant and new moms.
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
Many victim support groups across the country, including 87 in Arkansas, are at risk of closing if the Department of Justice does not release 880 federal grants totaling $684...
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 6 May 2025
Interactive discussion forums, student lounges, and online support groups ensure that students feel connected to both their peers and their instructors.
—Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Find a support group or ask your friends or family for support.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
Many victim support groups across the country, including 87 in Arkansas, are at risk of closing if the Department of Justice does not release 880 federal grants totaling $684...
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 6 May 2025
Interactive discussion forums, student lounges, and online support groups ensure that students feel connected to both their peers and their instructors.
—Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Find a support group or ask your friends or family for support.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025
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 14 May. 2025.
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