cheer on
phrasal 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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According to his obituary, the boy — identified as Jeremiah — was remembered for his sense of humor and love of sports, especially watching the Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers, and cheering on players from the stands.
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Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
And the city of Maryville, already dressed in green for the high school, is prepping to be Seahawks green and blue to cheer on the hometown hero.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026
Bad Bunny is handling halftime show duties, and fans can expect plenty of star power at Levi’s Stadium, including Cardi B, who will likely be in attendance cheering on her boo, Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2026
Parents decked out in the blue and white colors of the Pali High Dolphins lined the entrance and cheered on their teenagers.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
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Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
And the city of Maryville, already dressed in green for the high school, is prepping to be Seahawks green and blue to cheer on the hometown hero.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026
Bad Bunny is handling halftime show duties, and fans can expect plenty of star power at Levi’s Stadium, including Cardi B, who will likely be in attendance cheering on her boo, Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2026
Parents decked out in the blue and white colors of the Pali High Dolphins lined the entrance and cheered on their teenagers.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Cheer on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheer%20on. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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