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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
Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
What Happens Next The novelty of a new item like the Southwest Queso could bring in many new and old customers alike, boosting revenue for the brand.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
This can help decarbonize the sea travel The plan has recently received a funding boost.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles, which are known to have a range of at least 1,500 miles (roughly 2,400 kilometers), would significantly boost Ukraine's ability to strike Russian targets.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
What Happens Next The novelty of a new item like the Southwest Queso could bring in many new and old customers alike, boosting revenue for the brand.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
Your social life gets a lucky boost, Scorpio.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
This can help decarbonize the sea travel The plan has recently received a funding boost.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boost
Verb
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If Vegas can stop Thomas from carving up their defense with her scoring and passing, then the Las Vegas Aces could be hoisting their third title.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The flume was hoisted by helicopter and anchored to the canyon bedrock.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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That, alongside Newcastle’s desire to spread the fee over multiple years (whereas Como were going to pay in one lump sum), led to Milan increasing their asking price.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Milwaukee is not alone in seeking to implement or increase a wheel tax to raise local revenue.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Keney innovations include RibbonFET, a new transistor architecture enabling efficient scaling, and PowerVia, a backside power delivery system enhancing energy flow.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Cal Fire helicopter pilots will be training over three nights, starting Thursday, in the Sacramento area using night-vision goggles to enhance their ability to fight wildfires in the dark.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Eventually, around five firefighters arrived and were able to lift the elevator roughly five feet to pull them out safely.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Once the man was no longer surrounded by the beans, first responders were able to attach the man to a harness and lifted him up and out of the grain bin.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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To avoid tired, swollen feet, swap your ankle socks out for these Charmking compression socks, which promote good blood circulation in the air.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Leo will soon embark on his first international trip, visiting Turkey and Lebanon, where he is expected to focus on promoting peace in the Middle East.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Of course, due to all of these developments, everyone finally knows that the man who kidnapped Sam and stole the dope is Robbie Pendergrast.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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But their double life gets complicated when a rival boy band harboring a sinister secret starts to steal their fans.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Stanching the hemorrhage of voter support requires some bold moves and tangible achievements.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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Clean and sleek, they can be worn while sightseeing, thanks to their next-level support and cushioning, but are classy enough to be worn out to dinner.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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After the Dolphins reclaimed the lead at 24-20 on a Jaylen Waddle touchdown catch, Dowdle started the ensuing drive with a 16-yard gain but then limped to the sideline with cramps in both calves.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Although those companies have driven enormous market gains over the past several years, many Wall Street analysts fear that the AI market has become a bubble — powered by unsustainable gains that are driven more by FOMO than fundamentals.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Boost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boost. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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