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
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in a statement that the relocation will improve the Forest Service's mission of managing its forests, saving taxpayers' money and boosting employee recruitment.
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Terry Collins, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Investors and CEOs fantasize about slashing costs and boosting margins; every CIO is pushed to come up with an AI plan, to keep up with competitors.
—Gary Marcus, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Priorities remaining this year include boosting community engagement through surveys and website additions, developing strategic plans for village parks and recreation facilities and seeking funding for infrastructure improvements, Dodge said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
For more recommendations on improving your Wi-Fi, check out our guides to boosting your Wi-Fi signal and optimizing your network for the best performance.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
In December 2025, Drake was accused of using his partnership with online casino Stake to pour millions of dollars into artificial stream-boosting campaigns.
—Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 30 Mar. 2026
That has given businesses and consumers a window to front load and hoard, boosting spending.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
On health care, the party’s top priority is boosting Obamacare subsidies.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Restarting production would increase domestic oil supplies by about 50,000 barrels per day, boosting California’s production by 15%, Wright said.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Terry Collins, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Investors and CEOs fantasize about slashing costs and boosting margins; every CIO is pushed to come up with an AI plan, to keep up with competitors.
—Gary Marcus, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Priorities remaining this year include boosting community engagement through surveys and website additions, developing strategic plans for village parks and recreation facilities and seeking funding for infrastructure improvements, Dodge said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
For more recommendations on improving your Wi-Fi, check out our guides to boosting your Wi-Fi signal and optimizing your network for the best performance.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
In December 2025, Drake was accused of using his partnership with online casino Stake to pour millions of dollars into artificial stream-boosting campaigns.
—Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 30 Mar. 2026
That has given businesses and consumers a window to front load and hoard, boosting spending.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
On health care, the party’s top priority is boosting Obamacare subsidies.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Restarting production would increase domestic oil supplies by about 50,000 barrels per day, boosting California’s production by 15%, Wright said.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosting
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Jannik Sinner kept it classic, strapping on a Rolex Daytona before hoisting the championship trophy at the Miami Open.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez landed on his knees, injuring his shoulder, and was hoisting himself back up when Hernandez allegedly targeted Williams, according to prosecutors.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The film is set in a mountain village where an elderly woman named Hettie (Hettie Farmer) lives alone on a small farm, tending her flock of goats with increasing difficulty.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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New York City Councilwoman Farah Louis is under increasing scrutiny amid a federal public corruption investigation involving the state’s homeless shelters for migrants.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2026
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Applications will load faster and files will be easier to move, enhancing your workspeed.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Brine, a mixture of water and salt, proved effective at inhibiting spoilage while enhancing the flavor of food.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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The city chose a more muscular solution, raising the park and lifting the river’s edge to form a wall intended to hold back sixteen feet of surge.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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If Orbán is reelected, the EU could use that funding as a bargaining chip to extract concessions such as lifting his veto of the 90 billion euros to Ukraine, Hegedűs said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Several of her Instagram posts also included hashtags promoting Swift’s album.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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Chestnut said in an Instagram story, promoting a clip from the Sunday, March 29, episode, in which Watson is reunited with Sherlock.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the movie, which was progressive for its time, the trans character attempts suicide after being subjected to emotional and physical abuse by the manipulative Sonny, who tries to make amends by going rogue and stealing money for their surgery.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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While South Florida locals debate whether Fort Lauderdale is truly stealing Miami’s thunder, Smorgasburg’s move from the 305 to the 954 is indicative of Fort Lauderdale’s growing food scene and appeal to young people.—
Amanda Rosa
March 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the fugitive car careered along the narrow road, the passenger started heaving out hindquarters of venison.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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The feel of heaving the Mini’s wheel through tight corners, occasionally fighting kickback from the wide tires, gives way to a newfound finesse.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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Major insulin makers Eli Lilly, Sanofi and Novo Nordisk also have moved to cut the cost of insulin, with different combinations of cutting list prices, capping out-of-pocket costs and expanding affordability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The golden arches is expanding its McValue offerings with an under $3 menu and a $4 breakfast meal deal starting on April 21.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Boosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosting. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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