in support of

phrase

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.

Examples of in support of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kanter joined a small rally in support of Cunningham outside the arena before the game. — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

In Michigan this week, Republican Senate Candidate Mike Rogers backtracked, coming out in support of a one-year moratorium on new data centers. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Two rallies were held outside Barclays Center before the game, one in support of the inclusion of transgender women in sports and the other in opposition. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

The band’s current tour is in support of their 11th album, Roar Like Thunder, which released in June 2025 via Round Hill Records in North America. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in support of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove