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as in increases
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 enhances
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 lifts
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
boosted the box onto the top shelf
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as in promotes
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 steals
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 supports
an act or instance of helping
she always liked to give struggling families in the neighborhood a boost
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as in raises
something added (as by growth)
a sudden boost in sales
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as in incentives
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 boosts
Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The wider 256-bit memory interface also boosts memory bandwidth, which will improve overall performance.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Ferulic acid boosts that brightening trio, while niacinamide and tangerine peel extract help even things out over time.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Plasma boosts metal recovery The process works by exposing shredded battery material, known as black mass, to an energized gas or plasma for about 15 minutes.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
This means giving up the exalted and exaggerated idea of the West that boosts a masculinist self-image but severely constricts thought and feeling.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The question is whether this is a black eye for the whole industry or a shakeout that boosts better managers and kills off the sloppy ones.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
As prices continue to spiral higher while the war boosts demand for cash, long lines formed to withdraw the fresh banknotes, and supplies quickly ran out.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Lohan keeps up her energy with a mix of morning tonics and strategic midday boosts.
—Ciara Lucas, SELF, 20 Mar. 2026
Gqlshare, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
The report attributes that to well-being boosts from family bonds and other social connections.
—Kostya Manenkov, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
These events typically draw broader audiences to programming and can generate boosts in ratings.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The report attributes that to well-being boosts from family bonds and other social connections.
—ABC News, 18 Mar. 2026
Studies have shown doing so boosts sleep quality, resulting in a longer sleep time and limited awakenings.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 6 Mar. 2026
Republicans have remained opposed to new restrictions on guns and have backed funding boosts for school security and mental health services.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
The sobering news for any traditional exec perusing the latest Nielsen numbers is that while legacy networks had specific pieces of programming providing boosts at certain intervals, YouTube is a far steadier machine.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
Two companies in the portfolio announced dividend boosts .
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Leo moon boosts your confidence in authenticity.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The wider 256-bit memory interface also boosts memory bandwidth, which will improve overall performance.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Ferulic acid boosts that brightening trio, while niacinamide and tangerine peel extract help even things out over time.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Plasma boosts metal recovery The process works by exposing shredded battery material, known as black mass, to an energized gas or plasma for about 15 minutes.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
This means giving up the exalted and exaggerated idea of the West that boosts a masculinist self-image but severely constricts thought and feeling.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The question is whether this is a black eye for the whole industry or a shakeout that boosts better managers and kills off the sloppy ones.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
As prices continue to spiral higher while the war boosts demand for cash, long lines formed to withdraw the fresh banknotes, and supplies quickly ran out.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Lohan keeps up her energy with a mix of morning tonics and strategic midday boosts.
—Ciara Lucas, SELF, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
Lee said the benefits of art camp include boosts in self-esteem, building friendships, learning to work as a team, and learning to make a mess and clean up after themselves.
—Gqlshare, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
The report attributes that to well-being boosts from family bonds and other social connections.
—Kostya Manenkov, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
These events typically draw broader audiences to programming and can generate boosts in ratings.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The report attributes that to well-being boosts from family bonds and other social connections.
—ABC News, 18 Mar. 2026
Studies have shown doing so boosts sleep quality, resulting in a longer sleep time and limited awakenings.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 6 Mar. 2026
Republicans have remained opposed to new restrictions on guns and have backed funding boosts for school security and mental health services.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
The sobering news for any traditional exec perusing the latest Nielsen numbers is that while legacy networks had specific pieces of programming providing boosts at certain intervals, YouTube is a far steadier machine.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
Two companies in the portfolio announced dividend boosts .
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosts
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Dallas Lincoln head coach Ashley Greer hoists the state championship trophy after his team defeated Fredericksburg, 77-49.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Flagg hoists jumpers with his right hand but often appears most comfortable driving and finishing around the rim with his left.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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The translunar injection involves firing Orion's main engine, which increases the spacecraft's velocity to send it out of Earth orbit and toward the moon.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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With warmer weather heralding spring, the amount of outdoor activities significantly increases.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jovy views emerging technology not as a replacement for creativity but as a tool that enhances it.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The transformation in Broward County proves that embracing innovation enhances safety.—
Ian Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pivotal moments Once the countdown hits zero and the towering Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft lifts off, Blackwell-Thompson hands over to Jeff Radigan, Artemis II lead flight director at Mission Control Center at Johnson Space Center in Houston.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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To, be in this moment where, uh, the audience lifts out of themselves and comes into a collective state of feeling.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Vitamin C Super Serum+ promotes a more youthful and healthy-looking complexion by improving the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots, revealing smoother and brighter-looking skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The steamy climate, which promotes overgrown plant life, doesn’t help.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Each impact steals a tiny bit of the spacecraft’s speed, pushing it a smidgen closer to Earth.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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Outstanding UConn defender Dom Perno steals the ball from Bradley as the clock runs out to preserve a UConn victory, sending UConn to the Elite 8, where they eventually were beaten by Duke, 101-54.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Students enrolled in public schools can also benefit from scholarships that help pay for tutoring, specialized services, learning technology, transportation or other educational supports.—
Claudia Nachtigal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2026
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Family caregivers usually provide long-term services and supports, nearly all of which are unpaid, the research found.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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Some have looked to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority’s development arm for incentives.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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For brands, variable changes tied to product design and material choices could create financial incentives to reduce environmental impact.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
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