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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
Here are six brain-boosting hobbies that are backed by science.
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026
Why mood boosting perfume matters now The trend sits at the crossroads of wellness, neuroscience and beauty.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Influencers, people with large online followings, played a significant role in boosting both Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra and his rival Tom Steyer in the governor’s race leading up to the June 2 primary.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Political groups partly funded by Anthropic, the maker of the chatbot Claude, have spent more than $10 million boosting Bores’ campaign.
—Matt Brown, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Over time, lower borrowing costs may help businesses hire more, boosting Americans’ job prospects.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Mood boosting perfume has become one of the fastest-growing fragrance trends as wearers look for scents that do more than smell pretty.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
QatarEnergy said Tuesday that the company could return to full output nationally, boosting production at other facilities, within a month, according to the Reuters news agency.
—CBS News, 17 June 2026
Stahl relayed the message to 60 Minutes staffers on Monday during a morale-boosting champagne toast at the show's New York office.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026
Why mood boosting perfume matters now The trend sits at the crossroads of wellness, neuroscience and beauty.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Influencers, people with large online followings, played a significant role in boosting both Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra and his rival Tom Steyer in the governor’s race leading up to the June 2 primary.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Political groups partly funded by Anthropic, the maker of the chatbot Claude, have spent more than $10 million boosting Bores’ campaign.
—Matt Brown, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Over time, lower borrowing costs may help businesses hire more, boosting Americans’ job prospects.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Mood boosting perfume has become one of the fastest-growing fragrance trends as wearers look for scents that do more than smell pretty.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
QatarEnergy said Tuesday that the company could return to full output nationally, boosting production at other facilities, within a month, according to the Reuters news agency.
—CBS News, 17 June 2026
Stahl relayed the message to 60 Minutes staffers on Monday during a morale-boosting champagne toast at the show's New York office.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosting
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None of this—erasing a 29-point deficit, these Knicks being one game away from hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy—was supposed to happen.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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But the Rams are not hoisting the Lombardi Trophy just yet, Lake said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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In the study, which analyzed data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health collected between 2021 and 2024, researchers say that despite numerous state-level bans on kratom across the nation, its use is at an all-time high and is increasing.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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These whales face increasing threats from climate change and human activity.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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Layered cuts and bangs can add dimension and reduce weight, enhancing the overall look of thick hair.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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The district’s priorities include sustaining full-day kindergarten in all elementary schools, providing free breakfast for all students, enhancing mental health training and resources for students and staff, expanding career technical education and opening new pre-K centers.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2026
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Video taken by a member of the audience shows Swift rising from her seat and lifting her arms high above her head to give an enthusiastic standing ovation during the curtain call.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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The first touched down in Lady Lake, lifting roofs off homes and overturning mobile homes.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Tom Holland and Zendaya made promoting their new movie look like a casual date moment.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The push is being led by tech giant Huawei through the Ultra HD Video Alliance, which is promoting its own HDR Vivid standard as an alternative to the Digital Cinema Initiatives certification framework that has governed cinema projection globally for decades.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Some also broke into a tractor trailer, stealing items inside.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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Years before winning a Tony and becoming one of comedy’s most singular stars, Cole Escola was stealing scenes on Difficult People.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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The 1926 storm was more like a steamroller, heaving its hurricane strength winds across 135 miles, from the Keys to West Palm Beach, for nearly 18 hours.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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At the Australian Open, the grounds were heaving and there were lengthy lines to get into smaller courts and for food and drink outlets.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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Layne’s group has pushed county leaders to fund a continuous drug addiction treatment program, expanding access for those who need it both during and after incarceration.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Episode 2 continues that methodology, pairing globally influential artists with scientific inquiry, while expanding the scope of both the artistry and the research.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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“Boosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosting. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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