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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Find a mentor or support group of other moms who’ve gone through similar transitions.
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Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Support that may be offered include connecting with support groups, psychologists and counselors, and support from religious or spiritual leaders.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
Tilda organized a support group for families and widows.
—Taylor Sisk, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
This leads him to an autism support group that repurposes his fake airport as their own stage for autistic children to practice navigating this challenging environment.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 19 May 2025
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Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Support that may be offered include connecting with support groups, psychologists and counselors, and support from religious or spiritual leaders.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
Tilda organized a support group for families and widows.
—Taylor Sisk, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
This leads him to an autism support group that repurposes his fake airport as their own stage for autistic children to practice navigating this challenging environment.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 19 May 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 5 Jun. 2025.
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