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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And as a new resident of Chicago, she was encouraged to find support groups to help adjust to her new reality.
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
Once enrolled, an unpaid caregiver such as a family member can request relief on a part-time basis, ask for help finding a support group, or tap into a 24/7 support line.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
In a twist, it's revealed that Dolores (Allegra Fulton), the older woman who had previously bonded with Abby during a support group, is responsible for the kidnappings.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
Once enrolled, an unpaid caregiver such as a family member can request relief on a part-time basis, ask for help finding a support group, or tap into a 24/7 support line.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
In a twist, it's revealed that Dolores (Allegra Fulton), the older woman who had previously bonded with Abby during a support group, is responsible for the kidnappings.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 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 4 Nov. 2025.
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