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cheerleading

American  
[cheer-lee-ding] / ˈtʃɪərˌli dɪŋ /

noun

  1. the action or skill of a cheerleader.


Etymology

Origin of cheerleading

First recorded in 1950–55; cheer + leading 1

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Weaver and her spouse also shared some emotional insight into their life since her time on the cheerleading squad came to an end several months ago.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

Hinckley’s family was visiting for a daughter’s cheerleading competition and stayed in a rental home off the Strip.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

Of course, only a small number of technology companies are driving bullish earnings revisions and pushing the stock market higher, but the market mob, and their cheerleading commentariat, don’t seem to care.

From Barron's Apr. 22, 2026

He was a pioneer in the manufacturing and marketing of cheerleading apparel and equipment and also played a role in establishing safety guidelines for the sport.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 25, 2026

“I really don’t think they need to wear their cheerleading outfits on the first day of school. I mean, it’s not like they have a game yet.”

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass

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