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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
Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Fresh air, no matter the temperature, and time in nature, boosts immunity.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
The Semrush acquisition further boosts marketing capabilities, while new individual app subscriptions now come with fewer generative AI credits.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Lean on your network, tap connections and recognize that a personal referral boosts your odds of landing a job.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Plus, Neutrogena’s patented micro-peptide technology, which allows the peptides to penetrate more easily into the skin and better, boosts collagen and elastin production.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 24 Jan. 2026
One of the most revealing findings of the WAsX is that skill value is role-specific, not universal, with a capability that boosts pay in one industry, for instance, actually lowering it in another.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
The addition of Peralta instantly boosts the Mets’ rotation.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Evidence already shows that regular exercise boosts longevity, or living a longer, healthier life.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
This mix has added boosts of ginger and turmeric, which are good for upset stomachs and might even ease seasickness symptoms.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026
That’s why housing policies we’re pitched are filled with dreams of construction booms or giant income boosts.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
But many of those boosts are now fading, making this earnings report particularly closely watched.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
Best of all, this boosts shine for a glossy finish.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Thanks to the series’ rabid fandom and Tierney’s poignant direction, those synchs have received astronomical streaming boosts, as reported by Billboard.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026
But likely the biggest drivers leading people to live longer with cancer are boosts in detection and breakthroughs in treatment.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Jan. 2026
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
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Our expert take The Citi Strata Premier® Card has competitive rewards rates and unlocks access to all of the Citi ThankYou® transfer partners, which boosts the value of your points.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Fresh air, no matter the temperature, and time in nature, boosts immunity.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
The Semrush acquisition further boosts marketing capabilities, while new individual app subscriptions now come with fewer generative AI credits.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Lean on your network, tap connections and recognize that a personal referral boosts your odds of landing a job.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Plus, Neutrogena’s patented micro-peptide technology, which allows the peptides to penetrate more easily into the skin and better, boosts collagen and elastin production.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 24 Jan. 2026
One of the most revealing findings of the WAsX is that skill value is role-specific, not universal, with a capability that boosts pay in one industry, for instance, actually lowering it in another.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
The addition of Peralta instantly boosts the Mets’ rotation.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Evidence already shows that regular exercise boosts longevity, or living a longer, healthier life.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Familiar dishes with small boosts tend to shine the most — creamy pastas, roasted proteins, cozy vegetarian mains, chocolate-forward desserts.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
This mix has added boosts of ginger and turmeric, which are good for upset stomachs and might even ease seasickness symptoms.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026
That’s why housing policies we’re pitched are filled with dreams of construction booms or giant income boosts.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
But many of those boosts are now fading, making this earnings report particularly closely watched.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
Best of all, this boosts shine for a glossy finish.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Thanks to the series’ rabid fandom and Tierney’s poignant direction, those synchs have received astronomical streaming boosts, as reported by Billboard.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026
But likely the biggest drivers leading people to live longer with cancer are boosts in detection and breakthroughs in treatment.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosts
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Flagg hoists jumpers with his right hand but often appears most comfortable driving and finishing around the rim with his left.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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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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That’s because the physical exertion of shoveling increases heart rate and blood pressure, while at the same time the cold constricts blood vessels–a double whammy of stressors.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a low-cost hydrogel coating that cools solar panel hot spots and increases the power output, thus improving their overall performance and reliability.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Heather Rose explains how living quietly enhances her writing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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More critically, this is another update where Apple enhances iOS 26.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, these leggings act as shapewear, featuring a contoured power waistband that provides core compression, lifts the backside, and provides an overall smoothing effect.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Saturn leaving Pisces on February 13 lifts the heavy blanket of sorrow and exhaustion that’s been dampening your life force for the last three years, freeing you to unthaw a bit from the winter of your discontent.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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The event, which promotes TV shows and movies for the year and beyond, had only been announced to the press.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Jan. 2026
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North Dakota and Rhode Island have among the most restrictive statewide bans, requiring phones be kept in inaccessible storage, according to an analysis by the Institute for Families and Technology, a nonprofit that promotes digital safety for children.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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If your boss repeatedly steals credit, your first move is not to react.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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When a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, the team is sent to steal it back on what would be for anyone else a suicide mission.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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Her son, Daniel, is on the autism spectrum, and Keane recalled a debate in the early 2010s over whether to increase funding for mental health supports.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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This refers to a series of policies in Mississippi that were focused on improving childhood literacy, including student supports, a focus on phonics, tutoring, accountability metrics and teacher training programs.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
22 Jan. 2026
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The latest changes include financial incentives for appropriate downtown commercial-to-residential conversion projects, including a 100% waiver of building and construction taxes and a 50% reduction of park impact fees for the first 500 units, as the office market continues to struggle.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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It was unlocked because complexity was removed, incentives were aligned, and capital was forced to reprice assets independently.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Boosts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosts. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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