in support of
idiom
1
: in a way that shows approval of (something) : in favor of (something)
A majority voted in support of the bill.
2
: in order to support (something)
He presented evidence in support of his hypothesis.
The band is on a promotional tour in support of their latest album.
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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria came out in support of Waymo’s plans.
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
But on election day, several councilmembers, including Erik Bottcher (representing Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen) and Shaun Abreu (Morningside Heights, West Harlem), came out in support of all the measures.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2025
The actress and singer is set to embark on a tour in 2026 in support of her album, Eternal Sunshine, and has a message for her fans about her future in music.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
The trek was in support of the musician’s most recent album, Lethal, which dropped in May.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
But on election day, several councilmembers, including Erik Bottcher (representing Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen) and Shaun Abreu (Morningside Heights, West Harlem), came out in support of all the measures.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2025
The actress and singer is set to embark on a tour in 2026 in support of her album, Eternal Sunshine, and has a message for her fans about her future in music.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
The trek was in support of the musician’s most recent album, Lethal, which dropped in May.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
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“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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