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
Pumpkin seed oil may have many health benefits, including boosting skin, hair, and heart health and managing menopause symptoms.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
Musk himself has been known to repost unsubstantiated claims, boosting them to his hundreds of millions of followers.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting properties have been associated with numerous health benefits.
—Kathi Valeii Published, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Mulch may help rebuild topsoil and enhance water infiltration, potentially boosting plant vigor.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Battery-swap infrastructure expands with growing EV demand So far this year, Nio has opened 525 new stations in China, boosting access for its growing user base.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
Nevertheless, Brockman said the industry should embrace the notion that AI will become the main growth engine for the economy by boosting worker productivity.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
China’s dominance in electric vehicles is also boosting its robotics sector.
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Martha Stewart Nutritionists and neuroscientists agree that eating green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale and lettuce is key to boosting brain health.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
Musk himself has been known to repost unsubstantiated claims, boosting them to his hundreds of millions of followers.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting properties have been associated with numerous health benefits.
—Kathi Valeii Published, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Mulch may help rebuild topsoil and enhance water infiltration, potentially boosting plant vigor.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Battery-swap infrastructure expands with growing EV demand So far this year, Nio has opened 525 new stations in China, boosting access for its growing user base.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
Nevertheless, Brockman said the industry should embrace the notion that AI will become the main growth engine for the economy by boosting worker productivity.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
China’s dominance in electric vehicles is also boosting its robotics sector.
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Martha Stewart Nutritionists and neuroscientists agree that eating green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale and lettuce is key to boosting brain health.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosting
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If Vegas can stop Thomas from carving up their defense with her scoring and passing, then the Las Vegas Aces could be hoisting their third title.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Roberto Luongo never felt the glory of hoisting the Stanley Cup during his playing days.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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The government can raise revenues by increasing the payroll tax that funds Social Security or the income threshold to continue paying the tax or raise the full retirement age.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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People would be wise to consider the ever-increasing cost of homes in the area before selling their property due to immigration enforcement fears, Gonzalez said.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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These appointments reflect WestEnd’s ambition for the future, the company said, with a specific focus on enhancing the company’s position in the international television market and expanding its presence in North America, with Braverman based in New York City.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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This style’s romantic sleeves create a balanced look by enhancing the shoulders.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Phillies strung three consecutive hits off Blake Treinen, with Nick Castellanos lifting a soft double that cut the Dodgers’ lead to one and brought Vesia into the game.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The modernization plan also includes lifting the 1994 ban on closing rural post offices that covers nearly 4,000 locations.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Oct. 2025
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Milei instead relied on the IMF’s guidance for promoting fiscal discipline.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Leo will soon embark on his first international trip, visiting Turkey and Lebanon, where he is expected to focus on promoting peace in the Middle East.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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What he’s actually done is fake his death to create a template for a new life by stealing $90 million from a client of his crooked law firm.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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One man was arrested and accused of stealing a golf cart.—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Darcey continued heaving in the car, which left Georgi grossed out.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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And, in what is now Ecuador, there was a forest with a heaving ancient ecosystem.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Other southern Arizona wineries are expanding with new eateries and event spaces to attract more visitors.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Now, Meta is expanding those protections beyond Instagram.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Boosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosting. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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