support system
noun
people who provide support.
support systems
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pluralof support system.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But caring for millions more elderly citizens will require robust support systems.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
To Grande’s point, and to be especially frank, that is more on those people and how their support systems help them better understand those images than her.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
The researchers found that adults in countries with stronger family support systems reported lower levels of loneliness and experienced smaller increases in loneliness over time.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 14, 2026
But financial constraints, inconsistent support systems and limited access to global markets remain, albeit in different forms — and the creative hustle of that defining era is still as important as ever.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
She’s always telling me to acknowledge my support systems; to reach out to them, and express gratitude to them.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
