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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 crypto industry, for example, entered 2022 brimming with hope, as the pandemic helped spark a surge in trading from people stuck at home, leading to a frenzy that boosted all kinds of speculative investments, from cryptocurrencies to digital tokens called NFTs.
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Rafael Nam, NPR, 7 Feb. 2026
But the Italian kept gaining ground and, perhaps boosted by the loud support from her countrymen in the seats, surged on the final lap, arms swinging behind her.
—Howard Fendrich, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
But the Italian kept gaining ground and, perhaps boosted by the loud support from her countryfolk in the seats, surged on the final lap, arms swinging behind her.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The current craze, Stephenson says, may be a side-effect of sardines becoming very popular with biohackers, who aim to optimize their body for better health, performance, and boosted longevity.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Because that Dylan O’Brien-Rachel McAdams movie had higher ticket prices boosted by premium large format screens.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
The post was boosted by the official accounts for the PWHL and the Seattle Torrent, her current team, and now has nearly 110,00 views.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Now boosted with patent-pending Casper Core+ foam pillars, this crowd pleaser delivers more responsiveness than ever before.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
The victories have boosted the party's hopes of winning control of the House in November's midterm races.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 2 Feb. 2026
Rafael Nam, NPR, 7 Feb. 2026
But the Italian kept gaining ground and, perhaps boosted by the loud support from her countrymen in the seats, surged on the final lap, arms swinging behind her.
—Howard Fendrich, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
But the Italian kept gaining ground and, perhaps boosted by the loud support from her countryfolk in the seats, surged on the final lap, arms swinging behind her.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The current craze, Stephenson says, may be a side-effect of sardines becoming very popular with biohackers, who aim to optimize their body for better health, performance, and boosted longevity.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Because that Dylan O’Brien-Rachel McAdams movie had higher ticket prices boosted by premium large format screens.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
The post was boosted by the official accounts for the PWHL and the Seattle Torrent, her current team, and now has nearly 110,00 views.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Now boosted with patent-pending Casper Core+ foam pillars, this crowd pleaser delivers more responsiveness than ever before.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
The victories have boosted the party's hopes of winning control of the House in November's midterm races.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosted
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The coal is usually placed in boxes that are hoisted to the surface with pulleys.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The elderly man was then hoisted into a helicopter before he was transferred to an ambulance, officials said.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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The phrase has been tagged in more than 550,000 posts on Instagram, while on TikTok the number of videos with the #curatedvintage hashtag increased by 50% in the past year.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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According to the complaint, the companies and their subsidiaries repeatedly increased EpiPen prices and paid pharmacy benefit managers to keep rival products off the market, which violates the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act, the Indiana Antitrust Act and the Medicaid False Claims Act.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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That’s somehow intensified by the fact that most of the people mentioned in the files, like Paul Weiss’ now-former chairman Brad Karp, aren’t really accused of anything specific.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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After their first child was born 11 years ago, the imbalance intensified.—
Jelena Kecmanovic,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Most of the crippling Western sanctions on Syria were lifted after a new leadership took power following the ouster of former President Bashar Assad in December 2024, opening the way for investments to flow into the country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some readers may be old enough to remember the 1976 Bicentennial, which occurred during one of the city’s lowest ebbs and lifted everyone’s spirits.—
John Calvelli,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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While enforcement can concern legal residents, many fears are amplified by groups that have promoted un-American policies like sanctuary cities that undermine the rule of law and our country’s social fabric.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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Employers embraced open plan office layouts, ripping out private rooms in favor of spaces that promoted greater collaboration.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Thieves stole $40,000 worth of handmade puppets, props and merchandise from outside a Hollywood Hills home.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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On March 18, 1990, two men posing as police officers stole 13 artworks valued at over $500 million from the museum in what is considered the largest unsolved art heist in modern history.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Seattle got a short gain on the next play, then on 3rd and 6 Darnold faced pressure and heaved the ball to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who got behind the defense and was wide open for a potential walk-in touchdown.—
February 9,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Fiala outbattled two Rangers for an offensive-zone recovery, got the puck back from Alex Turcotte and heaved a shot on net.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The enhanced subsidies, which expanded eligibility both by lowering the percentage of household income people had to pay toward their care and removing an income cap, expired at the end of last year.—
Julie Appleby,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Russia has been seen modernizing its nuclear facilities, and in recent years, China has expanded its main test site by digging new tunnels.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Boosted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosted. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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