emotional support

Example Sentences

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That level of intimacy and emotional support, a feature of many close friendships, is often what sets women’s friendships apart.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

"They're just looking for emotional support, companionship, people they can feel closer to. People they can fall in love with and feel safe."

From BBC • May 5, 2026

A companion chatbot is a computer program that simulates human conversations to provide users with entertainment or emotional support.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

“Oftentimes, we think emotional support is the most valuable,” says Thema Bryant, a psychologist and professor at Pepperdine University.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

His emotional support human, and that all this was just a way to keep his mind off his mother and the fear of a school bus swiping her again.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds