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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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
The Free Press has compiled a list of victims and verified fundraisers in support of them and their families.
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Doja revealed a long list of 2026 tour dates for Tour Ma Vie on Monday in support of her fourth album, Vie, which follows earlier efforts Scarlet 2, Scarlet, Planet Her and Hot Pink.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Wilson released her most recent album, Whirlwind, last August, and kicked off a world tour in support of the LP this year.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
The Free Press has compiled a list of victims and verified fundraisers in support of them and their families.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Doja revealed a long list of 2026 tour dates for Tour Ma Vie on Monday in support of her fourth album, Vie, which follows earlier efforts Scarlet 2, Scarlet, Planet Her and Hot Pink.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Wilson released her most recent album, Whirlwind, last August, and kicked off a world tour in support of the LP this year.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
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“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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