1
as in hoisting
to lift with effort
boosted the child into her car seat
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2
as in increasing
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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3
as in enhancing
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
recommended eating foods that boost the body's immunity to disease
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4
as in lifting
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
boosted the box onto the top shelf
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as in promoting
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 stealing
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 boosting
Stickers from The Good Patch include Nite Nite for better sleep, Think for boosting focus, and Rescue for hangovers.
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Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
This would increase demand without boosting supply, which could worsen the cost-of-living problem at the heart of Americans’ frustrations with the economy.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
In 2023, the brand brought its offerings, including a $16 Slippery Box vaginal moisture-boosting supplement and a $15 Fresh & Clean boric acid suppository supply, to TikTok Shop.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
The initiative is structured around three sequential and mutually reinforcing workstreams that aim to accelerate lowering emissions, boosting efficiency and building long-term resilience.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
In his first letter to shareholders as CEO, Rogers said Instacart is focused on affordability and boosting its enterprise solutions.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
The value of her Cape Cod-style home went up by over $53,000 from 2020 to 2023, boosting her property taxes by nearly $1,000 a year.
—Sydney Franklin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2025
Pore space creates essential tunnels for nutrients, water, and oxygen to move in the soil, further fortifying the roots and boosting plant growth.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Virk has so far played a key role in driving momentum in the US, transforming it into Vestiaire Collective’s largest market, which she will be tasked with furthering while boosting brand awareness.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
This would increase demand without boosting supply, which could worsen the cost-of-living problem at the heart of Americans’ frustrations with the economy.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
In 2023, the brand brought its offerings, including a $16 Slippery Box vaginal moisture-boosting supplement and a $15 Fresh & Clean boric acid suppository supply, to TikTok Shop.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
The initiative is structured around three sequential and mutually reinforcing workstreams that aim to accelerate lowering emissions, boosting efficiency and building long-term resilience.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
In his first letter to shareholders as CEO, Rogers said Instacart is focused on affordability and boosting its enterprise solutions.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
The value of her Cape Cod-style home went up by over $53,000 from 2020 to 2023, boosting her property taxes by nearly $1,000 a year.
—Sydney Franklin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2025
Pore space creates essential tunnels for nutrients, water, and oxygen to move in the soil, further fortifying the roots and boosting plant growth.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Virk has so far played a key role in driving momentum in the US, transforming it into Vestiaire Collective’s largest market, which she will be tasked with furthering while boosting brand awareness.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosting
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Yang jumped in, appreciating his photo of Bailey in a black jumpsuit hoisting himself up on a set of gymnastic rings.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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Love then ran around like a chicken with its head cut off to avoid multiple defenders before hoisting a prayer across the field directly to cornerback Mike Jackson in the end zone.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Many are pulling six-day work weeks with mandatory overtime, and increasing numbers have begun calling out as the financial strain and exhaustion mount.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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The military is striking the boats at the same time the administration is applying increasing pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.—
NPR,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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Several tech players are already constructing private energy plants for their own use as part of their data center buildouts, so there is nothing radical about Democrats insisting on tying approvals for data centers to bearing the cost of enhancing the public grid.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Gemini is also enhancing Lens in Maps.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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That approach may make early movements feel more controlled, like lifting a car seat or getting in and out of the driver’s side without bracing a hand on the door.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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This leads the pair to head to Florida over the holidays in hopes of lifting the dog’s spirits.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Weng has been offered a new research project that will contribute to the improved reliability and effectiveness of legged robotic systems by advancing evaluation standards and by promoting transparency regarding the capabilities – and limitations – of these systems, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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While the Bridgerton star has been promoting the Wicked sequel, he has also been given the title of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Jennifer Lawrence's Oscar-winning acting is known for stealing scenes, but during a recent outing in New York City, her straight-leg jeans took the spotlight.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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There’s a lot of concern among professionals across the creative and media industries that generative AI tools are essentially stealing their work by scraping content available on the Internet.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Roses planted too late in fall risk heaving from freeze–thaw cycles or suffering root injury before dormancy.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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Darcey continued heaving in the car, which left Georgi grossed out.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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The concept is expanding into practice in the state as a solution to regional food distribution challenges.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Future work will focus on integrating snow-deposition modeling with PV yield simulations to more accurately predict energy losses and on expanding analyses to more complex, uneven alpine terrain.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Boosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosting. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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