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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
If the Trump administration is serious about boosting fertility without alienating either its pro- or anti-IVF constituents, expanding access to infertility treatments specifically for men could offer a meaningful—and perhaps politically viable—path forward. Lucy Tu, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025 It’s also intended to boost safety and increase access to healthy foods. Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 11 July 2025
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Panelists talked about the potential economic boost from visitors eating in restaurants and staying in hotels during and after the 2028 Games. Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025 From the beginning, Bad Bunny and Rimas have worked with Puerto Rico’s tourism board to give the island a boost, but other establishments have also jumped onboard, too. Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for boost
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boost
Verb
  • Dramatic footage shows an MH-60 helicopter crew locating the three distressed individuals on the rocky cliff before hoisting them to safety just yards away from the dangerous coastline.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
  • That one was finally able to climb to the necessary altitude and hoist the woman to safety.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • Under such a scenario, production would rapidly increase as would dollars facilitating same.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • In a LinkedIn post, Farley called for speeding up permitting processes, increasing spending on vocational training, leveraging robotics and augmented reality to help with these spaces and suggested an AmeriCorps-type program for these roles.
    Breana Noble, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • So, do not try to enhance your level by changing a Director role to a VP one.
    Robin Ryan, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • While administration officials tout the bill as a tool to enhance public safety, immigration experts caution that the funding far exceeds what's needed to target serious criminal offenders.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
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  • He is further accused of ordering the presidential security service to obscure communication records from secure phones used afte the martial law was lifted.
    Yoonjung Seo, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
  • Evacuation orders were lifted Wednesday night, allowing residents to return to their homes.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • Investigators found no evidence of a client list or blackmail scheme involving prominent individuals, contradicting years of speculation and conspiracy theories that both Patel and Bongino had previously promoted.
    Adeola Adeosun Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
  • Benson Boone has spent 2025 promoting his new album American Heart, which debuted on the Billboard charts just a few weeks ago.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • Famous for alleging Mark Zuckerberg stole their idea for Facebook, the twins donated 15.47 Bitcoin apiece, worth $1 million each at the time, to Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, citing issues with the Biden administration's approach toward cryptocurrency in a June 2024 post on X by Tyler Winklevoss.
    Thomas Gallagher, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • However, the location of the guitar has remained a mystery since September 1971, having been reportedly stolen during the band’s recording sessions for 1972’s Exile on Main St. at Villa Nellcôte on France’s Côte d’Azur.
    Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • My customer service research confirms that not offering alternatives to phone support can cause about one-third of your customers to leave.
    Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • The 80-bed shelter and bridge housing facility will also include a 2,300-square-foot pantry, a 2,000-square-foot kitchen and 3,000-square-foot resource hub offering financial aid and support services.
    Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025
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  • The 2025 Emmy nominations delivered meaningful gains in representation across race, gender and identity, with a few concerning declines.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 July 2025
  • Football presenters Alan Shearer and Mark Chapman both benefited from salary gains of at least £60,000 because of UEFA Euro 2024.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 July 2025

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“Boost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boost. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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