How to Use boost in a Sentence

boost

1 of 2 verb

• She boosted the boy onto his father's shoulders.
• Their labor builds the Warhol brand, which boosts its earnings.
  — Peter C. Baker, The New Yorker, 7 July 2023
• Our latest beauty secret is the key to boosting the essence of your skin.
  — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 Aug. 2023
• As speeds climb, rear wheels can turn in phase with fronts to boost stability.
  — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2024
• Flaked salmon stars in this dish, boosted by asparagus, green peas, dill, and lemon zest.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 7 July 2023
• But that helped boost the month’s total to 2.84 inches, more than twice the average at this time in July.
  — Martin Weil, Washington Post, 10 July 2023
• All three touted a national park’s ability to boost tourism in the region.
  — Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 7 July 2023
• So any price increase in July would have the effect of boosting the year-over-year inflation rate.
  — Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 11 Aug. 2023
• Soundbars are a great way to boost your audio profile without setting up a ton of speakers.
  — K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 5 Apr. 2024
• Oil prices are now boosting US inflation after subtracting from it at the end of last year.
  — Lucia Kassai, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2024
• That’s why it’s often thought that fasted cardio may boost fat loss, though current research on that is mixed.
  — Amber Sayer, Health, 26 Oct. 2023
• The Schiff campaign declined to comment about the candidate’s efforts to boost Garvey.
  — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
• Before pausing last month, the central bank had boosted its benchmark rate 10 straight times.
  — Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2023
• Scott, perhaps keen to boost morale after the tragedy, opted for a more upbeat, pleasure-seeking fare to kick off his next chapter.
  — Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2023
• The group is seeking to help farmers manage their estates, looking to boost yields above the current level of 1.1 metric tons per hectare.
  — Dayanne Sousa, Fortune Asia, 2 Mar. 2024
• At the same time, the two lenders have had to boost their reserves against the possibility of rising borrower defaults.
  — Ken Sweet, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2024
• The Biden administration has called on oil companies to ramp up spending to boost output and push down oil prices in the coming years.
  — David Uberti, WSJ, 27 Oct. 2023
• This puts extra strain on the organ, boosting someone’s heart rate and blood pressure—and increasing their risk of heart failure.
  — Korin Miller, SELF, 21 Sep. 2023
• Lastly, the ice cream should have a custardy texture, not too much air whipped in (a common tactic to stretch ice cream and boost profits), and a confident splash of vanilla.
  — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 7 July 2023
• And Republicans aren't just aiming to use the prosecution to boost support for Trump.
  — Harold Maass, The Week, 17 June 2023
• In my experience, a positive story about science can boost morale on a long zoom call.
  — Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2023
• This light-therapy lamp simulates daylight without harmful UV rays to help boost moods and kick the winter blues.
  — Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2023
• The Fever wouldn’t disclose how many tickets have been sold, but the likelihood of signing Clark is already boosting the franchise and in turn attendance.
  — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
• Studies have also found that walking for 15 minutes a day, at least five days a week, helps to boost immunity and combat sweet cravings.
  — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2023
• Elm & Rye uses a blend of natural ingredients such as panax ginseng, maca root, and horny goat weed to help boost libido and promote healthy blood flow.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 Oct. 2023
• As one of the world’s richest men, however, Musk has tremendous resources at his disposal — and X seems to be doing some forum shopping to boost its odds.
  — Adi Robertson, The Verge, 21 Nov. 2023
• The union initially proposed a $5 immediate hourly wage increase and a $3 boost each subsequent year of a three-year contract, for a total raise of $11 an hour.
  — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2023
• And it’s allowed Jefferson to accept more students, boosting its admissions rate to 52% for the last school year, up from 46% five years earlier.
  — Tami Luhby, CNN, 5 Oct. 2023
• But the hunger suppressors also have the potential to boost demand for healthier foods and activities like going to the gym.
  — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2023
• This year's Montero SR comes with a new and more powerful engine, and some other refinements that have boosted its image.
  — Martin Padgett Jr., Car and Driver, 2 Aug. 2023

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boost

2 of 2 noun

• Give the boy a boost onto the stage, will you?
• One company's innovation has proven to be a boost to the entire industry.
• After layoffs at the company, employees needed a boost in morale.
• Exercise can sometimes provide a boost of energy.
• Or to give a boost to some of the younger and lesser known of them?
  — Will Heinrich, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2024
• But there seems to be this boost when Joe Ripa comes on.
  — Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 17 Dec. 2023
• Pro tip: To give short stems a boost, fill the bottom of your vase with pebbles or lemons and limes.
  — Michelle Brunner, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2023
• Pack a pouch of this lemon-garlic tuna for a bright flavor boost.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
• The company pointed to a 10% drop in employee turnover and a 16% boost in the length of barista tenure.
  — Paolo Confino, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2023
• The boost of 9%, the first increase in a decade, went into effect on February 1.
  — Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 19 Feb. 2024
• The buffalo wing sauce moistens the ground chicken and gives it a nice boost of flavor.
  — Samantha Lande, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2024
• Even without the option for removable cups, the slight compression gives the girls a bit of a boost.
  — Cortne Bonilla, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 July 2023
• The makeup of modern sterols likely gave crown-group eukaryotes a boost over the stem group.
  — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 23 Oct. 2023
• And as her hair gets longer, she's taken to retro styles to give it a boost of nostalgic chicness.
  — Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Dec. 2023
• The new staff has already seen a boost of energy around the program on the recruiting trail.
  — Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024
• It's got a boost of soothing vitamin E and has a pleasant mint scent.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
• Some space for backs Austin Ekeler and Joshua Kelley would be a boost and take some burden off the passing game.
  — Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2023
• Whether Houck and Sale can provide the boost the club sorely needs will be a huge factor in the Sox’ ultimate fate.
  — Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2023
• A lot of that came on the back of the logistics industry, which got a big boost from soaring trade with China.
  — Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024
• One way of giving them a boost may be to switch them from a manual to an electric toothbrush.
  — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 24 Oct. 2023
• But the Kansas City Chiefs star got a last-minute boost in votes — thanks, perhaps, to his very A-list cheering section this fall.
  — Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
• Read more: Best Tech Gifts Your favorite guy’s self-care practices will get a major boost with these gifts.
  — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 21 Sep. 2023
• Deer eyes also get a boost because the pupils are bigger in relation to the overall size of the eye and therefore let in more light.
  — Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 6 July 2023
• The funky lug sole is a stylish accent when worn with wide-leg trousers or cropped jeans, and also adds a subtle boost of height without the pain of heels.
  — Jennifer Chan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
• The slipperiness of this discharge gives sperm a boost toward reaching the cervix.
  — Mara Santilli, SELF, 26 Jan. 2024
• His red-zone skills should provide a boost for an offense that was one of the least effective there last season.
  — Christopher Price, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2023
• Too many seeds may give your body a major fiber boost, which can lead to digestive challenges if your body isn’t used to them.
  — Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2023
• In Florida, school choice was given a huge boost by the pandemic.
  — Emma Green, The New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2023
• Our Test Kitchen couldn't get enough of these new sloppy Joes enlivened with a splash of cola, which gives the ground beef a sweet boost that plays well off the filling's spices.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2023
• What has been a frustrating season thus far for the Mercury ― the team fired its coach in late June ― got a boost from Griner's performance.
  — Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 10 July 2023

Last Updated: 6 May 2024