1
as in hoisted
to lift with effort
boosted the child into her car seat
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2
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 show boosted tourism and spending in Nashville, with one in five visitors citing it as a motivation to visit.
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Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
The overall trend has boosted a constellation of public and private companies involved in crypto.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Their chances of making the knockout stage play-offs got boosted to 62 per cent from 35, but life does not get much easier with Monaco, Atletico Madrid and Manchester City to come.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
His death boosted public awareness of the disease and raised millions of dollars for AIDS research.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Fruit production could be boosted by 61%, nuts by 172% and legumes by 187%.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Elon Musk Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who recently became the first person worth $500 billion, remains the world’s richest person, boosted by Tesla shares that jumped 33 percent in September.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
In addition to the Wisconsin Shares increase, the budget boosted childcare spending by more than $360 million, with $110 million directed toward payments to childcare providers, while including some regulatory changes pitched by Republicans.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In recent months, China expanded visa waivers to tourists from much of Europe, Asia, and parts of the Middle East, sought to attract more international students to its universities and exchange programs, and boosted its trade and diplomatic relationships with the rest of the world.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
The overall trend has boosted a constellation of public and private companies involved in crypto.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Their chances of making the knockout stage play-offs got boosted to 62 per cent from 35, but life does not get much easier with Monaco, Atletico Madrid and Manchester City to come.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
His death boosted public awareness of the disease and raised millions of dollars for AIDS research.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Fruit production could be boosted by 61%, nuts by 172% and legumes by 187%.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Elon Musk Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who recently became the first person worth $500 billion, remains the world’s richest person, boosted by Tesla shares that jumped 33 percent in September.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
In addition to the Wisconsin Shares increase, the budget boosted childcare spending by more than $360 million, with $110 million directed toward payments to childcare providers, while including some regulatory changes pitched by Republicans.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In recent months, China expanded visa waivers to tourists from much of Europe, Asia, and parts of the Middle East, sought to attract more international students to its universities and exchange programs, and boosted its trade and diplomatic relationships with the rest of the world.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosted
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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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Falvey and Zoll got promotions off last year’s collapse, made no big offseason moves, tore down the roster months after picking up Baldelli’s option and then fired the manager when the team predictably limped to the finish line once the front office hoisted the white flag on July 31.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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In April, the Legislature approved a bill that increased per-student funding for public schools from $7,771 to $8,162.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Their answers varied greatly, but one area of consensus is that the plan has pulled more state agencies and rural regions into the conversation, which has increased overall awareness of the problem.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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China's official gauge for manufacturing activity showed a smaller-than-expected contraction in September as Beijing intensified its efforts aimed at curbing industrial overcapacity amid sluggish domestic demand and global trade disruptions.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Every stage leading up to Election Day will likely be shaped by ongoing legal battles, redistricting disputes and intensified scrutiny of political messaging.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The initial launch will aim for speeds near Mach 2, but project officials say later versions could reach Mach 4 or even Mach 5, the lower edge of true hypersonic velocity, once range restrictions are lifted.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Near the climax of the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics—a living diorama of British history, directed by the filmmaker Danny Boyle—a model house was lifted away to reveal Berners-Lee.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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All eight of Jelly Roll’s singles promoted to country radio have now gone the distance, extending his perfect record on Country Airplay.—
Russ Penuell,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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And what about the relationship between Firehouse Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney), who had a highly contentious relationship with his team after taking it over last season from the promoted, and beloved Chief Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker)?—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Yes, Gein dug up graves and stole body parts.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Swift stole Smashing Machine‘s Dolby Cinemas.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 Oct. 2025
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Neal scooped up the loose ball before Wade could get it and heaved it over his head as Wade knocked Neal to the ground.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Flaming palm fronds heaved back and forth across the frame, and embers streaked the air.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Two years later, President Biden expanded the protections so more Venezuelans who had arrived in recent years could benefit.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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What started as a walking tour of the historic Chickasaw neighborhood in 2012, during his years as president of the local neighborhood association, has since expanded to cover the other nine neighborhoods, after Taylor was awarded a fellowship through the Filson Historical Society in 2023.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Boosted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosted. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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