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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
Identifying genes associated with muscle growth, as well as pharmaceutical targets, could mean that drugs or gene therapy may eventually be able to assist with boosting muscle response for people who cannot exercise.
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Bonnie Tsui, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
Trump began reversing the country’s energy policies on his first day in office with a spate of executive orders aimed at boosting oil, gas and coal.
—Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The same is true for GHKCU, a collagen-boosting, inflammation-reducing peptide that, says Kahn, is getting a lot of attention in skin-care circles.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
Citrus, like grapefruits and oranges, have many health benefits, including boosting immune health.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2026
The marketing campaign suggested proceeds would go to the Regina Margherita children’s hospital in Turin to support paediatric cancer research, boosting sales.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Sarah Snook’s blunt lob is ideal for boosting density on fine hair.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Among other health benefits, GABA rice is said to be great for boosting the immune system and preventing high cholesterol.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
So for now, your financial advisor would likely recommend against boosting your spending now, given only the expectation, and not the confirmation, of a dividend check in 2026.
—Margie Cullen, The Providence Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
Bonnie Tsui, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
Trump began reversing the country’s energy policies on his first day in office with a spate of executive orders aimed at boosting oil, gas and coal.
—Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The same is true for GHKCU, a collagen-boosting, inflammation-reducing peptide that, says Kahn, is getting a lot of attention in skin-care circles.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
Citrus, like grapefruits and oranges, have many health benefits, including boosting immune health.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2026
The marketing campaign suggested proceeds would go to the Regina Margherita children’s hospital in Turin to support paediatric cancer research, boosting sales.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Sarah Snook’s blunt lob is ideal for boosting density on fine hair.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Among other health benefits, GABA rice is said to be great for boosting the immune system and preventing high cholesterol.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
So for now, your financial advisor would likely recommend against boosting your spending now, given only the expectation, and not the confirmation, of a dividend check in 2026.
—Margie Cullen, The Providence Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosting
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The helicopter crew went on to rescue the man by hoisting him up from the rocks and pulling him up into the aircraft to safety.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The demonstrator climbed the front of the embassy building in Kensington before ripping down the regime’s flag and hoisting the historic symbol associated with Iran’s monarchy prior to the 1979 Islamic Revolution as a large crowd of anti-regime protesters cheered.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Despite his efforts, violence has continued to escalate with police increasing patrols and surveillance in Puerto Lopez following recent massacres in the province, the Associated Press said.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Progress in robotics, according to PNDbotics, depends less on increasing complexity and more on tighter integration between hardware and intelligence.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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People have been complaining about the progressively enhancing degradation in the city for weeks.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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The keyboard designer introduced models to support productivity while enhancing personal expression, crafting tools that feel like they were truly made for the user.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, in first (partial) year in his new no-heavy-lifting sinecure, Lowy pocketed $351,050.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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With the shot clock running down, Lopez swung the ball back to the other side, with Sanders waiting to retrieve it after lifting from the corner.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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The core purpose of Taste Addison – promoting Addison's 200+ restaurants – will be reenvisioned to include new, year-round options to support and elevate North Texas' most vibrant dining hub.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Still, the district put full faith in its current coaches, promoting from within.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bregman played his first nine seasons with the Houston Astros, winning World Series titles in 2017 and 2022 — although the first of those yielded a sign-stealing scandal that earned Bregman and his teammates plenty of scorn.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Jacob Elordi is known for stealing hearts on and off-screen.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 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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Last summer, her Hulu documentary Call Her Alex premiered, and she's also spent the year expanding her Unwell Hydration beverage line with new caffeinated beverages.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Backed by nearly $180 billion in venture capital and rapid growth in AI, fintech, and health tech, the sector is expanding New York’s tax base, attracting top talent, and fueling long-term economic growth.—
Julie Samuels,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
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