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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Having a support system when a rejection does happen, Sarkis says, can be crucial. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025 From Jalen Hurts' fiancée to head coach Nick Sirianni's wife, get to know the wives and girlfriends of the Philadelphia Eagles players Comments The Philadelphia Eagles have a solid support system in the group of women who cheer them on every season. Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025 These strains highlight the urgent need for support systems to promote stability and rehabilitation. Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2025 De Lannoy credited having a strong support system as his motivation to continue to be around the school and its basketball program. Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for support system 

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 Feb. 2025.

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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