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
On the artificial intelligence front, Oracle reported an earnings beat and issued strong guidance, boosting its stock as much as 10% higher in extended trading.
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Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
The company is focusing on fueling innovation, boosting consumer engagement and powering the traditional watch business – in addition to improving the cost structure, among other efforts.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
In parallel with this, Intel is also boosting the memory controller in these Core Ultra 200S Plus processors to officially support DDR5 at 7,200MHz, up from 6,400MHz on the original Intel Core Ultra 200S processors.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
That’s the key to boosting affordability.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
The main body of this garment is 100 percent wool, but the middle layer consists of 73 percent polyester and 27 percent elastane, boosting the overall level of integrity and stretch.
—Harry Spampinato, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Nominate it as one of America's Top Workplaces Oil prices have surged nearly 40% since the start of the war in Iran, boosting prices throughout the economy and weakening the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
She's seen firsthand how building better readers is boosting their confidence.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Protein is an essential nutrient used for building muscle, supporting the immune system, boosting metabolism, and keeping you fuller longer.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
The company is focusing on fueling innovation, boosting consumer engagement and powering the traditional watch business – in addition to improving the cost structure, among other efforts.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
In parallel with this, Intel is also boosting the memory controller in these Core Ultra 200S Plus processors to officially support DDR5 at 7,200MHz, up from 6,400MHz on the original Intel Core Ultra 200S processors.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
That’s the key to boosting affordability.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
The main body of this garment is 100 percent wool, but the middle layer consists of 73 percent polyester and 27 percent elastane, boosting the overall level of integrity and stretch.
—Harry Spampinato, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Nominate it as one of America's Top Workplaces Oil prices have surged nearly 40% since the start of the war in Iran, boosting prices throughout the economy and weakening the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
She's seen firsthand how building better readers is boosting their confidence.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Protein is an essential nutrient used for building muscle, supporting the immune system, boosting metabolism, and keeping you fuller longer.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosting
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Fullerton trailed for a good portion of the game, but the Titans stayed committed to their long-range attack, hoisting 47 of their 67 total shot attempts from behind the arc.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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White nationalists at Charlottesville marched hoisting Roman flags, and far-right internet personalities adopted Roman pseudonyms.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Sacramento Police Department also said officers were monitoring developments and increasing patrols around places of worship.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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But airlines, which are footing much of the bill for the construction, pushed for Global Terminal construction to get moved up in line, hoping to ensure the centerpiece wouldn’t be threatened by increasing costs.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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There are hundreds of perennial and low-growing shrub groundcover plants, including short ornamental grasses that provide thick, dense cover, control erosion, and choke out weeds while enhancing the overall landscape.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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Turkey has been further enhancing its border defenses to be able to respond to a potential influx of people fleeing unrest after mass antigovernment protests in Iran were met by a brutal crackdown in January that left thousands dead.—
Serra Yedikardes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The bootcut shape is leg-elongating, while the back seams and pockets add a butt-lifting effect.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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And for the president when he’s criticized about lifting the sanctions on Russia, to somehow turn around and blame Zelenskyy, blame Ukraine.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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In Southlake, the Westin and Henley hotels are promoting Easter buffets.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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Repeatedly promoting the scientific but impractical viewpoint of neurologists and sleep experts completely ignores how humans live in the real world.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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The bishop of a Chaldean Catholic church based in El Cajon is accused of stealing more than $250,000 from the church and backfilling the hole in the books with money intended to be used for poor people, a prosecutor told an East County judge Monday.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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The reverend in charge of the largest cathedral in the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh is accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of baseball trading cards.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
10 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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The Iranian announcer was heaving.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Kaplan has long focused on public safety, expanding amenities and making streets safer.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The interesting twist on Miami’s case is their test balloon is being floated as the powers-that-be debate expanding the NCAA Tournament field.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Boosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosting. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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