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

Many of those students spoke out in support of the charter school at last week’s State Board of Education meeting. — Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

Burnham wants to continue reducing net migration and voted in support of a bill that aims to further cut channel crossings and direct people to safer, legal routes. — ABC News, 19 July 2026

Last month, the Grammy winner launched her Eternal Sunshine tour in Oakland in support of her seventh studio album of the same name. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2026

An annual release in support of local charity, New Riff’s Headliner is a highly limited blend of whiskeys that changes from year to year. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Rhymes for in support of

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