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as in hoisting
to lift with effort
boosted the child into her car seat
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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
For example, a recent study found that remote workers coming to the office one day a month increases productivity by 8% and cuts attrition by a third while boosting job satisfaction and improving communication.
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
QuEra’s machines operate using neutral atoms that are held in a grid by lasers, so raising the qubit count is largely a matter of boosting the laser capacity.
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John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
South Florida brokers and developers expect the measure could push wealthy Californians to relocate to low-tax Florida, boosting Miami’s luxury real estate market.
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Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Spiking demand for electricity from data centers and stressed urban grids is boosting installations of large solar and battery storage systems, but there’s still a huge need for reliable base power generation to supplement renewable power.
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Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Strong recent sales, favorable group life underwriting, and rising equity markets are boosting alternative investments.
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Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Only China has attempted a mission like the upcoming one, successfully boosting a satellite into a higher graveyard orbit four years ago.
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Marcia Dunn,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Taiwan’s ongoing military drills are aimed at boosting the island’s combat readiness in case of a Chinese military attack.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Thankfully, mushrooms naturally produce vitamin D, boosting their nutrient content.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
24 June 2026
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
QuEra’s machines operate using neutral atoms that are held in a grid by lasers, so raising the qubit count is largely a matter of boosting the laser capacity.
—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
South Florida brokers and developers expect the measure could push wealthy Californians to relocate to low-tax Florida, boosting Miami’s luxury real estate market.
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Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Spiking demand for electricity from data centers and stressed urban grids is boosting installations of large solar and battery storage systems, but there’s still a huge need for reliable base power generation to supplement renewable power.
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Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Strong recent sales, favorable group life underwriting, and rising equity markets are boosting alternative investments.
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Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Only China has attempted a mission like the upcoming one, successfully boosting a satellite into a higher graveyard orbit four years ago.
—
Marcia Dunn,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Taiwan’s ongoing military drills are aimed at boosting the island’s combat readiness in case of a Chinese military attack.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Thankfully, mushrooms naturally produce vitamin D, boosting their nutrient content.
—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosting
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Along with the video cheering on the Commanders, Aiyuk posted a photo of Washington’s former quarterback Mark Rypien hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XXVI.
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Across over a dozen photos, James is seen hoisting his daughter up on his shoulders, enjoying the family ranch with his son, embracing his young kids, and smiling alongside his wife.
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But the increasing tanker traffic is an encouraging step toward normalization of global oil flows.
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Hulls said the fund allows property owners to support local businesses without dramatically increasing rents as market conditions change.
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The product was first developed by a French company Sederma, as a non-hormonal, bust-enhancing ingredient.
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Today’s glow-enhancing products are far more sophisticated than the streaky, orange self-tanners that once dominated bathroom counters and beach vacations.
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Rookie Jacob Gonzalez delivered a walk-off single in the ninth inning, lifting the Sox to a 2-1 victory against the Royals in front of 28,569 at Rate Field.
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South Florida’s task forces won’t just be bringing manpower, but also equipment for breaching, lifting and supporting structures in collapsed zones.
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While promoting Cape Fear on the SmartLess podcast, Adams told the story of saving a man’s life in Santa Monica.
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Grail is promoting the idea that the Galleri test should be used in conjunction with other screening tests, not as a replacement to any done now.
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In December 1922, two Black men were abducted from the Pilot Point jail after being accused of stealing horses.
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Wolfson and her friends would try the stunts at home, stealing shopping carts to push each other into curbs.
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Niemann hit two drives off the property, chopped his way up the fairway and finally lost it by heaving his club.
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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.
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Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection opens wider as Jupiter arrives, expanding your inner world and asking for generous rest that renews focus.
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This diverse, global podcast journalism is vital for informing creators, advertisers, and the expanding audience, reflecting podcasting's evolving identity and widespread appeal.
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