support group
Americannoun
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support groups
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of support group
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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Brophy is a hiker, and her Apple watch last pinged her at a trail head near the pond, according to the nonprofit support group.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Police said Ross - who is known to family and friends as Lisa - had been volunteering with a refugee support group based in Athens.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 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
At a recent virtual meeting of the support group, the men in attendance agreed.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
“I’m happy you’re going to a support group, baby. Just...when Aven’s mom comes to pick her up, I’d like to meet her, please.”
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
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