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as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
a promotion that boosted the number of interested customers milling about the showroom
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as in to enhance
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
recommended eating foods that boost the body's immunity to disease
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as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
boosted the box onto the top shelf
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as in to promote
to provide publicity for
boosted the singer's latest release with a round of appearances on all the talk and entertainment shows
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as in to steal
slang
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
the woman was nabbed trying to boost a couple of bottles of perfume
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as in support
an act or instance of helping
she always liked to give struggling families in the neighborhood a boost
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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
a sudden boost in sales
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as in incentive
something that arouses action or activity
according to the President, a tax cut is just the boost that the economy needs
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Recent Examples of boost
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
Despite debuting modestly at #124 on the Billboard 200, a series of stellar music videos and performances — including a Tiny Desk Concert which has amassed 12 million views — helped to boost the rapper and singer’s profile.
—Carly Lewis-Oduntan, refinery29.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Boeing could suffer from Trump’s trade war, potentially giving Airbus a big boost.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
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Verb
While Sanders was a letdown on a multiple-year deal, Dowdle is looking to boost his value on a one-year pact that could benefit everyone involved.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
Despite debuting modestly at #124 on the Billboard 200, a series of stellar music videos and performances — including a Tiny Desk Concert which has amassed 12 million views — helped to boost the rapper and singer’s profile.
—Carly Lewis-Oduntan, refinery29.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
The next day his campaign received a game-changing boost with the announcement of President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Boeing could suffer from Trump’s trade war, potentially giving Airbus a big boost.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boost
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On Selection Sunday, a few hours before St. John’s landed a No. 2 seed and a first-round matchup with No. 15 Omaha in the NCAA Tournament, Smith shared a series of photos on X. One showed Smith hoisting the trophy after his resurgent Red Storm’s Big East Tournament championship.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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But minutes after hoisting the Class 3A second-play trophy Saturday night at the State Farm Center in Champaign, the Mikrut brothers started thinking about doing the same in volleyball.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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United, a club who had the gas cut off at Bank Street, so impoverished were they, now had a stadium to fit the increasing industry and prosperity of the area.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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As Diop improves his shooting touch from outside, his value will only increase.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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Meditation helps counteract this by enhancing critical thinking skills, reducing emotional reactivity, and fostering a mindset of responsibility.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The firm focuses on crafting creative and inspiring spaces that enhance their client's well being and showcase their unique styles.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2025
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Evacuation orders were lifted Sunday, allowing residents to return to their homes.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Think about it this way, a rising tide lifts all boats.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Federal employees in probationary status ‒ targeted in an initial round of Trump firings ‒ were either recently hired or promoted, usually within the past year.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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With a focus on revitalizing New York’s textile industry, Easton will lead efforts to promote sustainable, locally made textiles and foster collaborations across the state’s supply chain.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Mar. 2025
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She was accused of drugging both men in their hotel rooms and stealing from them, but the charges were dismissed because the victims did not want to testify in court, Colbert's attorney for those cases, Daniel Lippmann, told The Associated Press.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Bucs need more daredevil defenders who can wheel and steal the football.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
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The director of Voice of America said that more than 1,300 journalists, producers and support staff have been placed on administrative leave following Donald Trump‘s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2025
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For caregivers, consider how communities have created lifelines to showcase that support exists and that the journey does not have to be siloed.—
Simone E. Morris,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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If the resulting short-term and long-term figures involve a gain and a loss, they are netted once more.—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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After those sky-high gains, investors were already uncertain whether the good times would last.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Boost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boost. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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