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
In Malaysia and Singapore, where markets have reached saturation, operators focused on boosting user activity and revenue generation rather than adding subscribers.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
And boosting, not slashing, anti-hunger programs.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
When the price of gold rises, gold mining company profits typically rise faster, boosting stock prices.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 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
The issue is salient enough that even local politicians like Mamdani, who have relatively little jurisdiction over higher-education policy, feel compelled to voice broad commitments to boosting university subsidies.
—Neetu Arnold, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
More than 20 staff members focused on boosting academic programming at the University of Texas lost their jobs in layoffs last month.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
While stock-market gains may be boosting spending among wealthier households, there are signs discretionary spending is less robust for lower-income Americans relying primarily on more moderate wage growth.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Chia Seed Pudding Provides More Omega-3s Chia seed pudding is the better choice for boosting omega-3 intake.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
And boosting, not slashing, anti-hunger programs.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
When the price of gold rises, gold mining company profits typically rise faster, boosting stock prices.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 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
The issue is salient enough that even local politicians like Mamdani, who have relatively little jurisdiction over higher-education policy, feel compelled to voice broad commitments to boosting university subsidies.
—Neetu Arnold, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
More than 20 staff members focused on boosting academic programming at the University of Texas lost their jobs in layoffs last month.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
While stock-market gains may be boosting spending among wealthier households, there are signs discretionary spending is less robust for lower-income Americans relying primarily on more moderate wage growth.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Chia Seed Pudding Provides More Omega-3s Chia seed pudding is the better choice for boosting omega-3 intake.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosting
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That’s where patriarch Mychal Thompson, the former Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers center, remembered watching his then-8-year-old son, Klay, hoisting shot after shot from the center of his chest, splashing each one through the net.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The two teams faced off against each other 11 years ago during Super Bowl 49, with the Patriots hoisting the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the night.—
Sarah Whitten,Sara Salinas,Sarah Jackson,Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Now, decoupling supply chains are driving manufacturing growth in the West once more, electric vehicles and home heat pumps need to be plugged in, and the makers of AI’s large language models have ever-increasing power needs.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The move marks a broader trend from the brand, which has been increasing its visibility to new markets through the world of sports, and, at the moment, none is hotter than that of F1.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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These systems optimize contrast, brightness, and color with machine learning algorithms that adjust to scene content and ambient light, significantly enhancing viewing quality without manual calibration.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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With plans for major renovations to Robb Field and Dusty Rhodes Park already approved by the city, the emphasis this time was on enhancing smaller parks that primarily serve local residents.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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In exchange for lifting restrictions, China has agreed to reduce tariffs on Canadian canola oil, one of Canada’s top agricultural exports.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Prolonged moisture exposure can weaken the adhesive, leading to edges curling and tiles shifting or lifting entirely.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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Prominent surfing family Van Dyke, originally from Santa Cruz, California, was recognized in the international surfing community for his participation in competitions and his influence in promoting the sport in the Caribbean region.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Irving, who was not playing in the All-Star Game, was traded to the Dallas Mavericks from the Brooklyn Nets in 2023 shortly after promoting an antisemitic film on his Twitter account and at first refusing to apologize for the tweet.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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Early childhood advocates were delighted when he was sworn into office seven years ago, his arms around his scene-stealing 2-year-old son.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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According to preliminary reports, the suspects threatened them with a firearm and held them for several minutes while stealing valuables.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 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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Future versions are projected to extend driving range to around 310–372 miles (500–600 kilometers), expanding suitability beyond short-range applications.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Bill Gates named in Epstein files Documents released from the Epstein files indicate that Gates and Epstein met repeatedly after Epstein's prison term to discuss expanding the Microsoft founder's philanthropic efforts.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Boosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosting. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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