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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
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Supporting pollinators boosts biodiversity and helps maintain a healthy, thriving garden ecosystem.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
While snake plants can survive without fertilizer, feeding them occasionally boosts their health and flowering chances, Hamell says.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
The Chiefs hope that production carries over to the next level and boosts a pass rush that’s had to find ways to get to the quarterback without blitzing.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
The patented multi-panel high-rise waistband technology in the leggings boosts muscle memory in the core, glutes, and spine for instant alignment, stability, support and pain relief.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Enriching your compost in turn boosts your garden’s nutrition.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Neuroscientists Wendy Suzuki, PhD, Samuel Wang, PhD, and Gary Small, MD explain how movement increases blood flow, boosts growth factors like BDNF, and floods the brain with mood-lifting neurochemicals.
—Big Think, 30 Apr. 2026
The outgoing owners proved their willingness to spend, which boosts value and potential upside.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Using stacks of hundreds to thousands of photos taken with his camera or telescope, McCarthy produces true-color images of the moon's near side, accentuated with saturation boosts that reveal brilliant shades of blue, red, green and brown that your eyes can't normally detect.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 11 May 2026
But what services could receive cuts (or boosts) is still up in the air.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The authors suggest that because exercise boosts feel-good hormones, such as dopamine, and reduces the stress hormone cortisol, smokers who work out feel less inclined to use nicotine as a brain reward.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
The downloadable content includes two operator skins, weapon blueprints, charms and other cosmetic items, along with experience boosts.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026
Superintendent Howard Hepburn had recommended using 80% of the money for employee pay boosts.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Once players master it, the boosts snowball so that Arjun can breeze through bosses, tougher levels and instances such nightmare stages that restore Arjun’s Second Life ability.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Tech giants announced major revenue boosts this month, but the outlays have pushed up AI costs.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Consumers’ coffers have been buffered by larger tax refunds, wage gains (although slowing), and wealth boosts (particularly for upper-income consumers).
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Supporting pollinators boosts biodiversity and helps maintain a healthy, thriving garden ecosystem.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
While snake plants can survive without fertilizer, feeding them occasionally boosts their health and flowering chances, Hamell says.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
The Chiefs hope that production carries over to the next level and boosts a pass rush that’s had to find ways to get to the quarterback without blitzing.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
The patented multi-panel high-rise waistband technology in the leggings boosts muscle memory in the core, glutes, and spine for instant alignment, stability, support and pain relief.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Enriching your compost in turn boosts your garden’s nutrition.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Neuroscientists Wendy Suzuki, PhD, Samuel Wang, PhD, and Gary Small, MD explain how movement increases blood flow, boosts growth factors like BDNF, and floods the brain with mood-lifting neurochemicals.
—Big Think, 30 Apr. 2026
The outgoing owners proved their willingness to spend, which boosts value and potential upside.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
But that still left funding for some sizable boosts.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Using stacks of hundreds to thousands of photos taken with his camera or telescope, McCarthy produces true-color images of the moon's near side, accentuated with saturation boosts that reveal brilliant shades of blue, red, green and brown that your eyes can't normally detect.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 11 May 2026
But what services could receive cuts (or boosts) is still up in the air.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The authors suggest that because exercise boosts feel-good hormones, such as dopamine, and reduces the stress hormone cortisol, smokers who work out feel less inclined to use nicotine as a brain reward.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
The downloadable content includes two operator skins, weapon blueprints, charms and other cosmetic items, along with experience boosts.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026
Superintendent Howard Hepburn had recommended using 80% of the money for employee pay boosts.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Once players master it, the boosts snowball so that Arjun can breeze through bosses, tougher levels and instances such nightmare stages that restore Arjun’s Second Life ability.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Tech giants announced major revenue boosts this month, but the outlays have pushed up AI costs.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 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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Posting on multiple platforms simultaneously increases your reach, but be aware that spreading the budget evenly across all of them generally doesn't work.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The vote signifies the latest push by the group to slow or halt wage increases for tourism workers in the city, increases that hospitality and service worker unions have pushed for to coincide with the 2028 Olympics.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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By using ultra-resolution upscaling and LUT tonal balancing, Coco enhances clarity while retaining natural textures.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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White curtains offer a clean, fresh backdrop that enhances the vibrancy of bright pops of color in your home without competing for attention.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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That’s why the same liquid that lifts grease from a T-shirt can also tackle grout, makeup brushes, patio furniture and a lot more.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Back downtown, colorful floatplanes skim the harbor and the Mount Roberts Tramway lifts visitors above the city for sweeping views of Gastineau Channel and the surrounding mountains.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The new law also adds restrictions to K-12 and higher education institutions, prohibiting school voucher funds from going to any school that promotes or that is affiliated with a terrorist organization.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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This promotes pleasant feelings between you and everyone around you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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Some believe Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey to be the national bird because the eagle steals food from other birds, but Kochersperger said that’s a myth.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 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.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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The roughly 4,470-square-foot residence in the exclusive Haven Hill neighborhood is engineered with a steel structure that cantilevers over the hillside without visible corner supports.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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The district has had to evaluate all areas of spending and make challenging decisions in an effort to maintain overall fiscal stability while preserving core academic programming and student supports.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Other approaches try to battle the countervailing incentives with fancier math.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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To fill the void left by streamers, Nigeria is attracting new productions and investment through tax incentives and industry reforms.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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“Boosts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosts. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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