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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
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Environmental health researchers increasingly recommend that people use HEPA air purifiers in their homes to lower their exposure to particulate matter, but few studies have examined whether using them boosts mental function.
—Doug Brugge, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Niacinamide strengthens the skin barrier, boosts hydration, and regulates oil production.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Clemson’s Adam Randall has impressive size (6-2, 235 pounds) and is a converted receiver whose pass-catching prowess boosts his value.
—Omar Kelly
april 20, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
The bill separately boosts security, funding for border security and technology, and requires the use of E-Verify, a system to verify immigration status in employment.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
Okta could have room to run as a potential rise in agentic artificial intelligence boosts business for the security software firm, according to Raymond James.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
My last essay explained how higher productivity rates lead to higher economic growth rates and speculated on how the productivity boosts from AI might play out.
—Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
Potassium helps plants conserve water and boosts protein content.
—Aya S. Chacar, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The paper also reported that several other automakers have seen similar boosts in EV sales in recent months.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
There are no must-wins in March or April, only morale boosts at the beginning of a marathon.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Then, just start making your trades to put your profit boosts to work and unlock your bonuses.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Lee said the benefits of art camp include boosts in self-esteem, building friendships, learning to work as a team, and learning to make a mess and clean up after themselves.
—Gqlshare, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
The report attributes that to well-being boosts from family bonds and other social connections.
—Kostya Manenkov, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
These events typically draw broader audiences to programming and can generate boosts in ratings.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The report attributes that to well-being boosts from family bonds and other social connections.
—ABC News, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
In fact, someone older might give you advice that ultimately boosts your income or helps you in a practical or financial way.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Environmental health researchers increasingly recommend that people use HEPA air purifiers in their homes to lower their exposure to particulate matter, but few studies have examined whether using them boosts mental function.
—Doug Brugge, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Niacinamide strengthens the skin barrier, boosts hydration, and regulates oil production.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Clemson’s Adam Randall has impressive size (6-2, 235 pounds) and is a converted receiver whose pass-catching prowess boosts his value.
—Omar Kelly
april 20, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
The bill separately boosts security, funding for border security and technology, and requires the use of E-Verify, a system to verify immigration status in employment.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
Okta could have room to run as a potential rise in agentic artificial intelligence boosts business for the security software firm, according to Raymond James.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
My last essay explained how higher productivity rates lead to higher economic growth rates and speculated on how the productivity boosts from AI might play out.
—Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
Potassium helps plants conserve water and boosts protein content.
—Aya S. Chacar, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
Excluding the Olympics and Super Bowl – which provided significant boosts to advertising sales – revenue for the unit was up about 13%.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The paper also reported that several other automakers have seen similar boosts in EV sales in recent months.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
There are no must-wins in March or April, only morale boosts at the beginning of a marathon.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Then, just start making your trades to put your profit boosts to work and unlock your bonuses.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Lee said the benefits of art camp include boosts in self-esteem, building friendships, learning to work as a team, and learning to make a mess and clean up after themselves.
—Gqlshare, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
The report attributes that to well-being boosts from family bonds and other social connections.
—Kostya Manenkov, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
These events typically draw broader audiences to programming and can generate boosts in ratings.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The report attributes that to well-being boosts from family bonds and other social connections.
—ABC News, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosts
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That has rarely been an indicator of who hoists the Cup at the end of four rounds.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines hoists the trophy after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the national championship of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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According to this law, heat always flows from a hotter to a cooler object, which in turn increases that cooler object’s entropy.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
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The project increases Georgia’s already strong presence in the growing defense industry.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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This integration enhances operational effectiveness and allows forces to maintain strategic advantage in contested environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Fragrances and discreetly placed incense will diffuse gradually throughout the rooms, creating a soft, steam-like presence that enhances the environment.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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When the drug haze occasionally lifts, Susie follows the bizarre serial killings of homeless opioid addicts in Los Angeles and fights with her father, attorney for Dick Sickler, whose pharmaceutical firm is largely responsible for the nation’s drug epidemic.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Because nothing lifts your spirits like discovering somebody on the other side of the world who thinks like you — or, even better, sees things in an entirely different way.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
23 Apr. 2026
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The nearly 3-minute song promotes confidence and self-expression with an upbeat tune.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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But, what a lot of the longevity industry promotes offers drops in the bucket while things that can have the greatest impact go undervalued, Swisher said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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At a Goop-like wellness empire built on female empowerment, Alice meets her doppelganger — a shinier, breezier British import who promptly steals her promotion.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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But his deeper worries so far haven’t come to pass — no one steals the books that stretch on shelves up to the ceiling, representing 17 years of work.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
20 Apr. 2026
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Think of vertical supports, like stakes or tomato cages, as must-have space-saving tools.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
19 Apr. 2026
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As the peonies continue to grow, and then eventually bloom, the stems should grow up and through the various supports of the cage.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Good Jobs First report recommends that all states fully report their losses from data center tax breaks, including how those incentives affect local revenue streams.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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While the sales increases in some cases were aided by tax incentives and new emissions rules, the figures point to how global fleets are rapidly electrifying in response to the war in Iran.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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