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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Technologies developed for sustaining life on Mars, including desiccation-resistant crops and efficient closed-loop life support systems, could improve sustainability on Earth.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
“And then there are unmarried people with social support systems that will replace whatever beneficial effect marriage might be bringing to you.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
The legislation calls for funding focused on high-income tax evasion, technology operations support, systems modification, and free taxpayer assistance.
From Barron's ● Apr. 15, 2026
Artemis II focused on putting the Orion spacecraft through its paces — primarily by testing its life support systems and piloting the spacecraft for the first time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026
In some cases, clients had already been in prison for decades and had very few, if any, support systems to help them re-enter society.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
