support group
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.
support groups
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pluralof support group.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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There are support groups and workshops for caregivers, as well as live music, theater, dance and history presentations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Well, time for me to catch a home-and-home El Tráfico and let their support groups court me.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
In addition, 12-step support groups such as Debtors Anonymous offer a safe space.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
The fertility regulator, the HFEA, says that there are far fewer support groups - either online or in the real world - for men than for women.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
“Well, I looked up support groups for kids with no arms, and guess what? There are none. At least not that I could find. I guess Tourette’s is a lot more common.”
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
