cheer on
verb
cheered on; cheering on; cheers on
: to encourage (someone) with shouts or cheers
Their fans cheered them on from the sidelines.
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In a sea of blue and white at KC Live, Mohammed, a Kansas City native, cheers on for Algeria an hour ahead of kickoff.
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The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
English soccer fans cheer on their team at the Rose and Crown pub in Buckhead today as England took on Tunisia in the World Cup.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
For fans hoping for a chance to cheer on the teams in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium stands, there are still other opportunities to win tickets for the Atlanta matches.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 15 June 2026
As millions of soccer fans descend on stadiums in the United States for the World Cup to cheer on their teams, few are thinking about the makeovers the host cities underwent to handle the crowds.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 15 June 2026
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The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
English soccer fans cheer on their team at the Rose and Crown pub in Buckhead today as England took on Tunisia in the World Cup.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
For fans hoping for a chance to cheer on the teams in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium stands, there are still other opportunities to win tickets for the Atlanta matches.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 15 June 2026
As millions of soccer fans descend on stadiums in the United States for the World Cup to cheer on their teams, few are thinking about the makeovers the host cities underwent to handle the crowds.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 15 June 2026
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“Cheer on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheer%20on. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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