Synonyms

support group

American

noun

a group of people who meet regularly to support or sustain each other by discussing problems affecting them in common, as alcoholism or bereavement.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

support groups

plural

Etymology

Origin of support group

First recorded in 1985–90

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support group

Downtown L.A.could benefit from Burbank’s approach, said Nella McOsker, president of the Central City Assn. business support group.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

A 91-year-old man has completed a skydive and raised £5,000 in the process for a local support group.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

Comment sections have quickly evolved into a digital support group for bewildered men swapping stories of their own theatre experience.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

Lawson, 71, found a local support group for people caring for loved ones with dementia.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026

“I don’t think the support group would stress her out. I’m sure she’s more stressed out not knowing what’s going on with you.”

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling

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