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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The siblings are hoping for a family that will offer quality time, structure and support and celebrate their interests, cheer on their goals and create new traditions together. The Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026 After being taken out at halftime, all six players cheered on the backups and joked with each other about everything and nothing. Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 His role also extends beyond posing for photos and cheering on the Bulldogs. Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 There won’t be a division title or a wild-card chase for fans to cheer on, but this isn’t a bad race to follow. Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cheer on

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“Cheer on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheer%20on. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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