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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The family was on the sidelines on Thanksgiving Day, cheering on quarterback Patrick during the Kansas City Chiefs' latest game against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Moss is standing behind Vance Joseph, cheering on teammates with.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 30 Nov. 2025
Enjoy festive competitions, and a chance to cheer on local schools, churches, businesses, and more in this beloved holiday tradition.
—Evan Moore
november 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Nov. 2025
Swift keeps her Arrowhead attendance perfect to cheer on fiancé Travis Kelce at another high-energy home game.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Nov. 2025
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Moss is standing behind Vance Joseph, cheering on teammates with.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 30 Nov. 2025
Enjoy festive competitions, and a chance to cheer on local schools, churches, businesses, and more in this beloved holiday tradition.
—Evan Moore
november 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Nov. 2025
Swift keeps her Arrowhead attendance perfect to cheer on fiancé Travis Kelce at another high-energy home game.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Nov. 2025
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 4 Dec. 2025.
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