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

The Thelma And Louise star, who was dropped by UTA in 2023 after attending several rallies in support of Palestine and making an inflammatory comment, has revealed in the past that roles dried up for as a result of her activism. — Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2026

More than ​4,300 people have been killed by Israeli ‌strikes in Lebanon since March 2, when Hezbollah ​fired at Israel in support of Iran. — Reuters, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026

The ranchers decided to write an amicus brief after seeing that eight counties were setting aside money to write a brief in support of the oil companies. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

With an election in Argentina due in October 2027, Milei did what many Argentine leaders have done over the years — bang the drum in support of his country's claim to what Argentines call the Malvinas. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in support of

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