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.
Examples of in support of in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The last time the film's full cast reunited was virtually in 2020 for a fundraiser in support of the American Ballet Theatre's Crisis Relief Fund.
—
Rachel Flynn, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Following the report, Arcade Fire continued their tour in support of WE.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2025
Months earlier, he was arrested in Havana for peacefully protesting in support of Otero Alcántara, who was then on a hunger strike.
—Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
The military has long had an outsized influence over the country’s politics, despite Thais repeatedly voting overwhelmingly in support of the military’s political and progressive opponents.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in support of
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Rachel Flynn, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Following the report, Arcade Fire continued their tour in support of WE.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2025
Months earlier, he was arrested in Havana for peacefully protesting in support of Otero Alcántara, who was then on a hunger strike.
—Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
The military has long had an outsized influence over the country’s politics, despite Thais repeatedly voting overwhelmingly in support of the military’s political and progressive opponents.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in support of
Cite this Entry
“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share