in support of

phrase

1

: in a way that shows approval of (something) : in favor of (something)

A majority voted in support of the bill.

2

: in order to support (something)

He presented evidence in support of his hypothesis.

The band is on a promotional tour in support of their latest album.

Examples of in support of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After the Houthis took over the capital, Sanaa, in 2014, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and a coalition of Arab nations launched a bombing campaign in support of anti-Houthi forces. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

The Directors Guild of Korea has recently come out in support of the film. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

The tour is in support of Wheeler’s La Voz Favorita album, released in May. — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026

The Department of Justice also argued in a brief in support of the companies that the federal government alone is able to bring about any action regulating interstate emissions. — Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for in support of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove