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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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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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
The Texas agriculture commissioner's sole mission is to advocate for the state's agriculture industry, including boosting the economy.
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Briauna Brown, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The council’s Rules Committee praised the proposal, which was presented by Councilmember Raul Campillo, for its goal of boosting transparency and avoiding resident sticker shock.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The dynamic Sun enters your 2nd House of Money and Values, encouraging choices that align resources with priorities as well as boosting confidence in your practical skills.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Initially viewed as a long shot bid, Jackson placed third among the Democratic contenders, boosting his visibility and influence in the party, and enduring media attention.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
These butt-boosting jeans from Everlane are a can’t-miss deal.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Now is the perfect time to swap in breathable sheets, upgrade tired pillows or introduce softer, mood-boosting lighting.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
The deals were aimed at boosting revenue and ensuring compliance with Premier League profitability and sustainability rules.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Schwartz said that the storms expected Sunday through most of next week should bring 1 to 4 feet of new snow across the Sierra, boosting the overall average, but not bringing it up to 100% of normal.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Briauna Brown, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The council’s Rules Committee praised the proposal, which was presented by Councilmember Raul Campillo, for its goal of boosting transparency and avoiding resident sticker shock.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The dynamic Sun enters your 2nd House of Money and Values, encouraging choices that align resources with priorities as well as boosting confidence in your practical skills.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Initially viewed as a long shot bid, Jackson placed third among the Democratic contenders, boosting his visibility and influence in the party, and enduring media attention.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
These butt-boosting jeans from Everlane are a can’t-miss deal.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Now is the perfect time to swap in breathable sheets, upgrade tired pillows or introduce softer, mood-boosting lighting.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
The deals were aimed at boosting revenue and ensuring compliance with Premier League profitability and sustainability rules.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Schwartz said that the storms expected Sunday through most of next week should bring 1 to 4 feet of new snow across the Sierra, boosting the overall average, but not bringing it up to 100% of normal.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosting
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The chopper returned to the airport about an hour after recovering three of the dead skiers, authorities said, hoisting them up from the avalanche field and then down to tractor-like snowcat vehicles that brought them out to Truckee where a coroner received them.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Defense wins championships, but before the Galaxy can even think about hoisting their seventh MLS Cup, their defense has to improve.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Fresh concrete is visible at both the western and eastern entrances, increasing protection that could help shield the facility from potential airstrikes, alongside trucks and other construction equipment at the site.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Coupled with large reductions to downtown trophy buildings and ever-increasing tax levies from local governments, bills that landed late last year enraged many homeowners.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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As a bonus, the exercise itself will in turn generate good feelings by increasing levels of dopamine and serotonin, two mood-enhancing neurotransmitters, that will reinforce the behavior.—
Leying Tang,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The award honors a Magic player who has dedicated his efforts off the court for the purpose of enhancing other’s lives.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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All those paramedics and EMTs, lifting her from one gurney to another, into and out of an ambulance, onto and off a plane.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Instead, bringing a lightweight carry-on backpack as a personal item reduces lifting strain by splitting the weight while still maximizing storage.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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The perennial candidate had raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years from prominent right-wing figures while promoting QAnon conspiracy theories but never cracked 25% of the vote.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Policymakers have turned to promoting the consumption of services to boost overall spending, betting that elderly care services, leisure and tourism can help make up for the tepid demand in goods.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Since first taking place in the 1940s, cloud seeding experiments have raised concern over potential environmental and ecological risks and stoked regional security tensions, with countries accusing each other of stealing rain.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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On June 16, 1986, Langford was selling some of the last of her inventory when a crack addict named Melvin Trotter walked into Langford's Grocery Store and started stealing from the cash register.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Then the Ducks started launching citrus fruit left and right, with Benson heaving one toward the stands, trying to reach his little brothers.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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Every gesture, breath, line delivery is heaving with the labor of just trying to get through one day to the next.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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The galaxies will dissociate and disappear, leaving only isolated masses expanding away from one another, with no energy left to extract.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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The hotel recently joined Wyndham Hotels and Resorts as part of the Trademark Collection, expanding its global reach while maintaining its independent spirit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Boosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosting. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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