- present participle of cheer.
cheering
Example Sentences
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“I was subbed out and they applauded me; they were cheering me on a lot, and honestly, I’m really grateful for that,” Lozano said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
He enjoys the Friday night football atmosphere and is fueled by fans cheering.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
"At the totality, everyone was cheering and sharing the excitement of what we were seeing. No words could describe the feeling," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
From the World Cup and “The Odyssey” to “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” we’re finally all watching the same things, giddily cheering for goals and legendary heroes, be they super or otherwise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Just like when Samira had paired with me for the stretches, Ms. Platt seemed to be cheering me on, happy when I finally did a straightforward punch “clean and sharp.”
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
