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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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

Davies, works with the Taff Ely Foodbank and runs a support group for families struggling with addiction, health and cost of living pressures.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 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

Realizing medics faced particular challenges, he started a support group just for medics.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge