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as in increased
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 intensified
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 lifted
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
boosted the box onto the top shelf
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as in promoted
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 stole
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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Recent Examples of boosted
The extension underscores how the fallout from the Iran war has boosted Moscow’s ability to profit from its energy exports, which had been restrained since the invasion of Ukraine.
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Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Following the investor briefing at the Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) Conference and related meetings, JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee reiterated a buy rating on Lumentum stock and boosted the price target to $950 from $565.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
The extension underscores how the fallout from the Iran war has boosted Moscow’s ability to profit from its energy exports, which had been restrained since the invasion of Ukraine.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The Elmhurst Memorial Foundation’s bottom line was boosted by nearly $112,000 and $30,000 in in-kind donations by the 26th annual Chef Fest, held recently at the Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Daraxonrasib boosted survival from six months to 13, meaningful against a disease where progress is usually measured in weeks.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
This would be the second consecutive year of deep budget cuts for San Diego following the narrow rejection by city voters of a one-cent sales tax hike in November 2024 that would have boosted annual revenue by about $400 million.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
That has boosted this year’s domestic box office revenue, which is up 26% from the same period last year, according to Comscore.
—Samantha Masunaga, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Lowe's fifth-inning homer boosted Pittsburgh's lead to 6-2 but Chicago closed on Alex Bregman's sacrifice fly in the bottom half.
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Following the investor briefing at the Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) Conference and related meetings, JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee reiterated a buy rating on Lumentum stock and boosted the price target to $950 from $565.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
The extension underscores how the fallout from the Iran war has boosted Moscow’s ability to profit from its energy exports, which had been restrained since the invasion of Ukraine.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The Elmhurst Memorial Foundation’s bottom line was boosted by nearly $112,000 and $30,000 in in-kind donations by the 26th annual Chef Fest, held recently at the Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Daraxonrasib boosted survival from six months to 13, meaningful against a disease where progress is usually measured in weeks.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
This would be the second consecutive year of deep budget cuts for San Diego following the narrow rejection by city voters of a one-cent sales tax hike in November 2024 that would have boosted annual revenue by about $400 million.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
That has boosted this year’s domestic box office revenue, which is up 26% from the same period last year, according to Comscore.
—Samantha Masunaga, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Lowe's fifth-inning homer boosted Pittsburgh's lead to 6-2 but Chicago closed on Alex Bregman's sacrifice fly in the bottom half.
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosted
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At the Lufeng nuclear power plant, the reactor pressure vessel was hoisted into place for Unit 6.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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After more than four hours, the rescue crews hoisted the rider to safety and took him to a local hospital.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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On the other hand, planting the wrong neighbors next to garlic can lead to altered flavors, stunted growth, increased susceptibility to pests, and decreased production.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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But having one of the game’s fastest players start at second base in the bottom of the 10th gave the Cubs an advantage, which increased after Caleb Thielbar pitched a scoreless top of the 10th.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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As unmanned systems have become increasingly central to modern ground warfare, militaries and defense researchers have intensified efforts to develop wireless charging and in-flight power delivery technologies.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the federal government’s crackdown on immigration and state limits on how many hours seasonal foreign workers with H2A visas can work have intensified agricultural labor uncertainty.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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From Florida's Key West to Puget Sound in Washington, America watched and hoped together as the Artemis II astronauts lifted off, splashed down, and touched the nation from a quarter million miles away.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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So, Carson lifted the ban on Chase.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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United hope one midfielder can also be promoted from the academy.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Sebastian Kneipp, a 19th century German Catholic priest and early pioneer of naturopathy, promoted nature exposure, water therapy and barefoot walking as exercise and a way to stimulate circulation and support overall health, including immune function.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The guava version is a classic, but the chocolate croissant stole the show.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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Authorities announced charges against another man from whom the shooter allegedly stole the gun used to carry out the shooting, and that man was legally banned from possessing guns because of a past felony.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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To end the first, Jaylin Williams wound his arm back and heaved a deep ball to Holmgren, whose rangy arms reeled in the pass for a dribble and a moving 3.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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In an earlier game this season, Brunson heaved a half court shot as an opponent attempted to intentionally fouled Robinson away from the ball.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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What began seven years ago as a freewheeling alt-country outlet for Max Bottner, formerly of Indiana egg-punks Liquids and the anarchist hardcore band Side Action, eventually expanded to a full band.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2026
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California expanded free transitional kindergarten to all 4-year-olds this school year.—
Moriah Balingit,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Boosted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosted. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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