as in proponents
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
rah-rah boosters for the sports team will be attending the game and carrying large signs
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Recent Examples of boosters
Programs should be put in place to enhance boosters and reduce drainers with leaders, workplace managers and human resources specialists working together to create the knowledge, environments, habits and rituals to enable peak performance and wellbeing.
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Andrew Mawson, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That makes boosters harder for many Americans to get—and the first step is often finding a nearby provider of immunization.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
If available in time for the event, Covid boosters will also be available.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
MnB2 is over 20% more energetic by weight and 150% more energetic by volume than the aluminum presently used in solid rocket boosters.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
The company has successfully caught three of the vehicle's Super Heavy boosters during Starship's test campaign, and made significant strides forward in the development of the rocket's Ship upper stage to eventually accomplish the same.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The boosters remain in custody at Ventura County jail with bail set at $250,000, police said.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Conversations will take place in-person, through Parents’ Associations, music and athletic boosters and organizations, the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee, and more, Gravel said.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Industry boosters, on the other hand, have successfully persuaded many policymakers that overregulation would harm industry.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Andrew Mawson, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That makes boosters harder for many Americans to get—and the first step is often finding a nearby provider of immunization.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
If available in time for the event, Covid boosters will also be available.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
MnB2 is over 20% more energetic by weight and 150% more energetic by volume than the aluminum presently used in solid rocket boosters.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
The company has successfully caught three of the vehicle's Super Heavy boosters during Starship's test campaign, and made significant strides forward in the development of the rocket's Ship upper stage to eventually accomplish the same.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The boosters remain in custody at Ventura County jail with bail set at $250,000, police said.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Conversations will take place in-person, through Parents’ Associations, music and athletic boosters and organizations, the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee, and more, Gravel said.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Industry boosters, on the other hand, have successfully persuaded many policymakers that overregulation would harm industry.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosters
Noun
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Biden had selected Colorado Springs in 2023 as the permanent home for Space Command, a location proponents had said was best for military readiness.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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But proponents of the Sensitivity Era want to keep others from joining that conversation.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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After making a joke about the height of the microphone, Grande reiterated her appreciation for her supporters.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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And parents are enthusiastic supporters.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Garcia’s signing was met with total consensus across the club, and Flick was one of the biggest advocates for Rashford’s move to Barca.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tools to postpone payments can be ‘critical’ Deferments and forbearances can help student loan borrowers avoid the harsh consequences of falling behind on their bills, consumer advocates said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Boosters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosters. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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