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as in to hoist
to lift with effort boosted the child into her car seat

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How does the verb boost contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of boost are elevate, heave, hoist, lift, raise, and rear. While all these words mean "to move from a lower to a higher place or position," boost suggests assisting to climb or advance by a push.

boosted his brother over the fence

How does the word elevate relate to other synonyms for boost?

Elevate may replace lift or raise especially when exalting or enhancing is implied.

elevated the taste of the public

When would heave be a good substitute for boost?

Although the words heave and boost have much in common, heave implies lifting and throwing with great effort or strain.

heaved the heavy crate inside

When might hoist be a better fit than boost?

The meanings of hoist and boost largely overlap; however, hoist implies lifting something heavy especially by mechanical means.

hoisted the cargo on board

When could lift be used to replace boost?

The synonyms lift and boost are sometimes interchangeable, but lift usually implies exerting effort to overcome resistance of weight.

lift the chair while I vacuum

In what contexts can raise take the place of boost?

The words raise and boost can be used in similar contexts, but raise carries a stronger implication of bringing up to the vertical or to a high position.

scouts raising a flagpole

How are the words rear and raise related as synonyms of boost?

Rear may add an element of suddenness to raise.

suddenly reared itself up on its hind legs

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of boost
Verb
Among them is a 2021 SpaceX contract boosting NASA's Artemis mission to send U.S. astronauts to the moon by developing the first commercial human lander. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025 During the pandemic-era streaming boom, Netflix, along with other global streamers, invested heavily in original African content in a bid to boost subscriber numbers and touted the continent, with its low streaming penetration rates and large, young population, as a future growth market. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
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Stop in to get the boost for your own statement soon! Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025 Colorado has around 584,000 SNAP recipients —10 percent of its population — all of whom are eligible for the boost. Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for boost
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boost
Verb
  • First responders hoisted the victim out by helicopter, leaving them dangling at the end of a 150-foot rope from the aircraft’s belly, before landing and transferring them to an ambulance.
    Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 30 May 2025
  • Championship banners fill the gymnasium walls, most notably in football where Marcus Allen started a career that wound up with him hoisting the Heisman Trophy and his bust enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • Whether that caution slows adoption or increases security maturity remains to be seen, but the message is unambiguous: the era of unchecked AI optimism in federal cybersecurity is over.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
  • The company said an indicator light on the vehicle fails to light up and warn drivers of a traction control system or dynamic stability control system issue, increasing the likelihood of them crashing.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 7 June 2025
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  • Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 30 May 2025
  • Britt wants to see expansions of two child care tax breaks, as she’s pushed a bipartisan measure with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) aimed at enhancing support for child and dependent care.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
Verb
  • But after President Joseph R. Biden Jr. lifted the bans in January 2021, travel from those countries — and from Chad, Libya and Yemen — more than rebounded.
    Allison McCann, New York Times, 5 June 2025
  • At its core, AI promises to lift the burdens of inefficiency, confusion and repetition, freeing us to work smarter, live better and dream bigger.
    Son Nguyen, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Verb
  • Pollard was promoted to be executive vice president in 1980 and then president and chief operating officer in 1981 before he was named ServiceMaster’s CEO in 1983, succeeding Wessner.
    Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
  • Drink Plenty of Water Drinking water may promote weight loss, but more research is needed.
    Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
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  • Sophomore infielder Luke Nixon was responsible for half of them, stealing 14 in 16 attempts.
    Mitch Light, New York Times, 29 May 2025
  • Listen to this article An NYPD cop stomped into critical condition by a pair of Bronx muggers who stole his gun was released from the hospital Wednesday.
    Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
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  • This story was produced with financial support from the Esserman Family Foundation in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
  • Nationally, Democrats have been ceding union support to Republicans, a loss that proved pivotal to President Donald Trump’s election in November.
    Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
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  • Vegan protein powder with more than 25 grams of protein per serving With 30 grams of protein per serving, this is a great powder for those looking for serious gains.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2025
  • Efficiency gains may help, but the shift toward energy-hungry inference workloads will further strain capacity.
    Quartz Staff, Quartz, 29 May 2025

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“Boost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boost. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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