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as in increases
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 enhances
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 lifts
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
boosted the box onto the top shelf
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as in promotes
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 steals
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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as in supports
an act or instance of helping
she always liked to give struggling families in the neighborhood a boost
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as in raises
something added (as by growth)
a sudden boost in sales
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as in incentives
something that arouses action or activity
according to the President, a tax cut is just the boost that the economy needs
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Recent Examples of boosts
Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
In this edition…Why some workers feel a sense of loss while AI boosts productivity…Anthropic raising fresh $10 Billion at $350 billion valuation…Musk’s xAI closed $20 billion funding with Nvidia backing…Can AI do your job?
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Attraction could spark with someone influential or through a professional win that boosts your confidence.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The Arctic competition intensifies as Russia boosts military presence and China declares itself a ‘near-Arctic state,’ making Greenland crucial for North American defense.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
What’s more, the serum boosts radiance while reducing redness.
—Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
The team claimed that being able to predict drag accurately at an early design stage helps deliver a design that boosts the fuel efficiency of an aircraft.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
One reason may be that the carbohydrates and nutrients in produce help the brain absorb tryptophan, an amino acid that boosts levels of melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate sleep, the scientists said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
By developing crops that can thrive under stress and with fewer inputs, Avalo’s technology not only boosts productivity but also strengthens the resilience of agricultural systems facing climate volatility.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Big-time pay boosts shift out of the DOC and into the Department of Mental Health (DMH) for our fourth place spot.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
Neutral is considered a spot that neither boosts nor holds back economic activity, and the funds rate is just half a percentage point above where most on the FOMC see the rate landing over the long term.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2026
How, then, are there so many research articles claiming that even small boosts in household resources substantially reduce child maltreatment and child welfare involvement?
—Sarah A. Font, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Here is your go-to for thickness boosts whenever your hair is shorter than a few inches.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
According to Spotify, several oldies have seen major streaming boosts since their use in Volume 1.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
That funding expired at the end of last year, creating funding gaps in the most recent biennial budget, but the pandemic-era staffing boosts were credited with alleviating the backlogs.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 15 Dec. 2025
While Merlin may be counting on Shein to increase foot traffic at the beleaguered BHV, the previous pop-ups have not resulted in knock-on sales boosts for other brands, Le Louët said.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
The conditioner’s nourishing formula also tames frizz, boosts moisture, and enhances shine.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
In this edition…Why some workers feel a sense of loss while AI boosts productivity…Anthropic raising fresh $10 Billion at $350 billion valuation…Musk’s xAI closed $20 billion funding with Nvidia backing…Can AI do your job?
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Attraction could spark with someone influential or through a professional win that boosts your confidence.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The Arctic competition intensifies as Russia boosts military presence and China declares itself a ‘near-Arctic state,’ making Greenland crucial for North American defense.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
What’s more, the serum boosts radiance while reducing redness.
—Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
The team claimed that being able to predict drag accurately at an early design stage helps deliver a design that boosts the fuel efficiency of an aircraft.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
One reason may be that the carbohydrates and nutrients in produce help the brain absorb tryptophan, an amino acid that boosts levels of melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate sleep, the scientists said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
By developing crops that can thrive under stress and with fewer inputs, Avalo’s technology not only boosts productivity but also strengthens the resilience of agricultural systems facing climate volatility.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
Ford said a potential merger could bring enhanced police coverage, easier operations, long-term financial boosts and infrastructure improvements.
—Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Big-time pay boosts shift out of the DOC and into the Department of Mental Health (DMH) for our fourth place spot.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
Neutral is considered a spot that neither boosts nor holds back economic activity, and the funds rate is just half a percentage point above where most on the FOMC see the rate landing over the long term.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2026
How, then, are there so many research articles claiming that even small boosts in household resources substantially reduce child maltreatment and child welfare involvement?
—Sarah A. Font, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Here is your go-to for thickness boosts whenever your hair is shorter than a few inches.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
According to Spotify, several oldies have seen major streaming boosts since their use in Volume 1.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
That funding expired at the end of last year, creating funding gaps in the most recent biennial budget, but the pandemic-era staffing boosts were credited with alleviating the backlogs.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 15 Dec. 2025
While Merlin may be counting on Shein to increase foot traffic at the beleaguered BHV, the previous pop-ups have not resulted in knock-on sales boosts for other brands, Le Louët said.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosts
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Fort Worth Arlington Heights head coach Curtis James hoists the district title.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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While Minnesota’s regular season opener is slated for Wednesday in Portland, the NBA kicks off Tuesday when Oklahoma City hoists a banner ahead of its bout with Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
20 Oct. 2025
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Until the state increases those reimbursement levels or offers new incentives for participation, access to care is likely to stay uneven.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, normalizing sleep deprivation increases the risk of the signs and symptoms going unnoticed or not being taken seriously.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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Her go-to is the Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit, a $35 at-home hair color box that conceals 100 percent of stubborn grays and enhances shine.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The denim industry has found an appreciation for linen and how the fiber enhances and refines what is traditionally considered to be a tough and rugged fabric.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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In extremely dense fog, drivers are advised to turn on their hazard lights, pull over into a safe place, and if that’s on the side of the road or hard shoulder—turn off all lights except the hazards, engage the hand brake, and wait until the fog lifts.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Snap beats revenue expectations and lifts guidance.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Kaizen Approach is a Japanese philosophy that promotes incremental change in organizations at every level.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The National Endowment for Democracy, which promotes freedom across Latin America including in Cuba, has named Eddy Acevedo, a longtime expert in Western Hemisphere politics, as its vice president for policy and government relations.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Oscar Isaac plays the pompous Victor Frankenstein, though Jacob Elordi steals the movie as the tragic and eloquent Creature.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Traverse Wine Coast has something special in every season, but autumn steals the show when the hills light up with color and harvest season brings the grapes in from the vines.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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In countries with universal health care and stronger social supports, families may have fewer barriers to follow-up care.—
Uché Blackstock,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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Among the 13 categories deemed high risk for fraud are adult companion, day and rehabilitative mental health services, individualized home supports, residential treatment services and more.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Kansas and Missouri have spent the past 18 months trying to secure the team through sweeping stadium-funding incentives packages — which the Chiefs used last month to announce their intentions for a move to Kansas.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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The country is largely focused on a self-sufficiency drive to build up its chipmaking capabilities, a push that’s included readying a new round of incentives of as much as $70 billion for the chip sector.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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