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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
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
During conflicts, this often leads to greater guilt in their partners, boosting the anxious person’s sense of security but straining the relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Ana Carolina Garriga, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
Whil blood flow gradually returns to circulate throughout the body after 40 minutes, the relief results in a boost of energy and a brighter mood.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, meant to boost your body’s immune system and offer up shorter regeneration phases.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
During conflicts, this often leads to greater guilt in their partners, boosting the anxious person’s sense of security but straining the relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
That’s because monetary policy can provide governments with economic boosts at key times, such as around elections or during periods of falling popularity.
—Ana Carolina Garriga, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
Whil blood flow gradually returns to circulate throughout the body after 40 minutes, the relief results in a boost of energy and a brighter mood.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boost
Verb
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Pallbearers dressed in black suits hoisted Pope Francis’ coffin on their shoulders.—
Aryn Baker,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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The pairs on the crater rim then hoist their companions back up, unfolding the mesh and lofting the receiver above the dish.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2025
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If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be? (1) Infrastructure in forms of roads and increased police and fire due to the growing population.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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What Murray did in the second half was increase his aggression off the dribble.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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His mission is to democratize AI, ensuring that businesses of all sizes can leverage automation to enhance productivity and efficiency.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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This approach enables companies to tailor marketing strategies and personalize offerings, thereby enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Firefighters had to call in a crane to lift the dump truck off the Ford Ranger.—
Frank Fernandez,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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By 2021, in regions where travel restrictions had lifted, professionals were once again boarding flights—face masks on and negative Covid test results in hand—to attend trade shows.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Apr. 2025
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Infielder David Villar was promoted from Triple-A Sacramento to take his place.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Evan More has joined the company as a new Manager and Lucy Stover has been promoted from Talent Coordinator to Manager.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Pacers will return home for Games 5 and 7 (if necessary), which means the Bucks would need to steal two road wins to advance.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The return would be enough to steal Abbott from the Reds.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Their support means everything to me and reflects the strong foundation of my campaign.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Branscomb claimed his decision to appoint Michael Ruff as the party’s executive director caused both senators to threaten to withdraw support for the party.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Apr. 2025
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Such a move would extend its week to date gains to about 7.5%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Revenue was likely flat from a year ago at $21.35 billion, supported by gains in regulatory credits and growth in Tesla’s energy storage business.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Boost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boost. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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