cheer
noun
a shout of encouragement, approval, congratulation, etc..
cheering
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present participleof cheer.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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People still crave the feeling of watching, cheering and talking about the same thing at the same time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
For example, in “Every Brilliant Thing,” the lone person on stage, played by Daniel Radcliffe, is tasked with cheering up a deeply depressed mom by making a list of things that make life worth living.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
Emily brushed aside the disappointment of finishing fourth to return to claim bronze in the uneven bars, with the iconic image of her sister cheering her from the stands.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Flavio, touching his arm, declared to a cheering crowd in a Sao Paulo warehouse.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
Suddenly, three hundred people, including lots of kids, started screaming, clapping, and cheering.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
