support group

NOUN

group providing support to members

Synonyms

WEAK

12-step group AA Alcoholics Anonymous Weight Watchers encounter group family friends morale boosters safety net self-help group support system therapy

Example Sentences

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Some have travelled from as far as South Wales, Birmingham and Oxford to attend a meeting organised by Worcester LGBT, which describes itself as a support group for gay and lesbian asylum seekers.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The former Democrat is in a group chat that includes former attorney general Pam Bondi and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard—Kraus describes it as a women’s support group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

“Making time to join a caregiver support group is essential for preserving your health and your sanity,” Smith added.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

But after he joined a grassroots support group offering emotional support and Thai lessons he returned to agricultural labour, and now dreams of opening a car repair shop.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 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