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emotional support

NOUN
security blanket
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Her father, Alan “Skip” Panettiere, worked for New York City’s fire department and was the parent she leaned on for emotional support.

From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026

Some mental-health AI bots are programmed to be companions, offering emotional support for everyday issues such as work stress or sleeping trouble.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

He manages her doctors’ appointments and medications, coordinates travel to and from hospital stays, and provides her with emotional support.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026

Ryan told MLAs about the case of an autistic teenager with challenging behaviours and "significant social and emotional support needs".

From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026

Mom was flying in for emotional support and to cheer us on as we neared the end of the qualifying circuit.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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