cheer on
phrasal verb
cheered on; cheering on; cheers on
: to encourage (someone) with shouts or cheers
Their fans cheered them on from the sidelines.
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Schmidt and Cece's romance was a slow burn, one that viewers couldn't help but cheer on.
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Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
The crowd cheered on as the music star reveled in his hard work.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
He’s been cheering on deep cuts across the federal workforce, even in critical areas like scientific research.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The Treasury secretary has emerged as the leading voice on trade, winning the microphone from top tariff hawks in the administration, including trade adviser Peter Navarro — a development Republican lawmakers are cheering on vociferously.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
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Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
The crowd cheered on as the music star reveled in his hard work.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
He’s been cheering on deep cuts across the federal workforce, even in critical areas like scientific research.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The Treasury secretary has emerged as the leading voice on trade, winning the microphone from top tariff hawks in the administration, including trade adviser Peter Navarro — a development Republican lawmakers are cheering on vociferously.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cheer on
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“Cheer on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheer%20on. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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