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
The United States is facing a shortage of TNT, a high explosive that is essential to the manufacturing of commercial explosives products, like cast boosters, which are commonly used in the mining and construction industries, according to the Institute of Makers of Explosives, or IME.
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Macklin Fishman, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
But Blue Origin does view safely recovering and reusing its rocket boosters as crucial for its business model.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
To be where Tech means its president, its board, athletic department and a few major boosters are all coordinated, and agree with the other.
—Mac Engel
november 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
These media events are how the program communicates with fans and boosters.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Other Bay Area boosters said Thursday that there will never be someone in politics quite like Pelosi.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Additionally, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets are the workhorse boosters NASA often relies on to get spacecraft and astronauts off the ground.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Officials said the building where the explosion occurred was used to manufacture cast boosters used in commercial mining and were comprised of TNT and RDX compounds.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
In the case of athletics, that funding often comes from sponsors, boosters, ticket sales and media revenue.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Macklin Fishman, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
But Blue Origin does view safely recovering and reusing its rocket boosters as crucial for its business model.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
To be where Tech means its president, its board, athletic department and a few major boosters are all coordinated, and agree with the other.
—Mac Engel
november 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
These media events are how the program communicates with fans and boosters.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Other Bay Area boosters said Thursday that there will never be someone in politics quite like Pelosi.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Additionally, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets are the workhorse boosters NASA often relies on to get spacecraft and astronauts off the ground.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Officials said the building where the explosion occurred was used to manufacture cast boosters used in commercial mining and were comprised of TNT and RDX compounds.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
In the case of athletics, that funding often comes from sponsors, boosters, ticket sales and media revenue.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosters
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Short-term rentals have been a hot-button issue for Nantucket, with supporters of tighter limits arguing that wealthy tourists are gobbling up all the housing options for workers and proponents of a more lax policy highlighting how important visitors are to the island’s economy.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The nascent market is currently led by the likes of Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, and proponents say the technology can ease air traffic congestion.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Just hearing ‘set piece’ sends a shiver down Liverpool supporters’ spines.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Selfless Love Foundation is able to offer this National Think Tank at no cost, including scholarships to cover youth’s travel and accommodations.—
Dana Perino,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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In an effort to make that happen, officials with the city of Little Rock presented a plan for the portion of the trail at the Dillard's headquarters on Thursday at an open forum meeting at the Dunbar Community Center, inspiring hope in some cyclists and advocates.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Climate advocates are planning new efforts to make use of this supermajority.—
John D. Sutter,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Boosters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosters. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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