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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No choir of supportive voices cheering the idea had been organized.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
"I'm excited to keep uplifting my friends and cheering them on as they reach for the Moon. Together, we'll keep pushing boundaries and inspiring the next giant leap."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
The "furious" earl has denied claims he is writing the memoir for money and has said Diana would be "cheering from the rafters" at the book.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Lucas’ comments came after his friend and co-host Queen Latifah noted to the cheering crowd that, “Paris has the Louvre, New York has the Met and now L.A. has the artistic equal.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
The crew explodes in cheering, celebration, and laughter—but it feels hollow as I look at Autumn.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
