cheering section
noun
: a group of people who are cheering for someone
He had his own cheering section in the stands.
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In addition to team stars like Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Karl Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, the floats carried Mayor Zohran Mamdani and many members of the team’s celebrity cheering section, like Chris Rock, Spike Lee, Timothee Chamalet and Fat Joe.
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Shaheem Reid,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Now his biological father, who last played in 2004, the year his son was born, has joined the cheering section as well.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Japanese baseball is a can't-miss cultural experience thanks to the enthusiastic cheering section at games.
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Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
Everyone in the Susac cheering section was happy with the notable exception of Matt’s baby, who didn’t enjoy getting jostled by his jubilant father.
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Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2026
Jensen is sure to have his own cheering section.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
Kim's boyfriend, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, was also in her cheering section, along with Snoop Dogg.
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CBS News,
12 Feb. 2026
That included extra security and moving the student cheering section up off the floor to higher in the stands.
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Mitch Stephens,
San Francisco Chronicle,
6 Feb. 2026
While his mom sought relief outside, Emery’s dad, David, settled in near the track, along with others in Emery’s cheering section.
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Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Shaheem Reid,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Now his biological father, who last played in 2004, the year his son was born, has joined the cheering section as well.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Japanese baseball is a can't-miss cultural experience thanks to the enthusiastic cheering section at games.
—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
Everyone in the Susac cheering section was happy with the notable exception of Matt’s baby, who didn’t enjoy getting jostled by his jubilant father.
—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2026
Jensen is sure to have his own cheering section.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
Kim's boyfriend, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, was also in her cheering section, along with Snoop Dogg.
—
CBS News,
12 Feb. 2026
That included extra security and moving the student cheering section up off the floor to higher in the stands.
—
Mitch Stephens,
San Francisco Chronicle,
6 Feb. 2026
While his mom sought relief outside, Emery’s dad, David, settled in near the track, along with others in Emery’s cheering section.
—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Cheering section.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheering%20section. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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