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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 gains
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
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
The contribution this week was one of her first to be disclosed in 2025 and boosts the $1 billion UNCF Capital Campaign, a philanthropic effort launched in 2021 to provide HBCUs with critical resources.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
There is perhaps no better feature to take advantage of than the bet boosts.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Experts say universal child care not only saves families money but also boosts the local economy and gives all children a better chance to thrive.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 22 Sep. 2025
The sneakers are designed with a lightweight EVA midsole for flexible support and a rubber outsole that boosts durability.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
None of this boosts employee morale, okay?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Some rooms contain currency gems or the lottery boosts; others contain healing pools, hot springs, or merchants to buy temporary upgrades.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
To add heft to music, there is also a Dynamic Bass Enhancement feature that locks on to lower frequencies and boosts them to bring more depth and power to the audio without distortion.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Seeing the game better improves a quarterback’s ability to anticipate, which in turn boosts play speed.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Indeed, since changes in producer prices are an early warning of coming price boosts at the household level, economic policy makers in the administration and at the Fed who swore oaths to do their jobs should miss some sleep.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
Historically, tariffs have been looked at as temporary boosts to the prices of goods but not a longer-term inflation driver.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Resume Genius just released its 2025 High-Paying Tech Certifications Report, showing tech certifications with the highest salary boosts in 2025.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
This boosts calorie burn during and after exercise through excess post-exercise oxygen consumption.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
The contribution this week was one of her first to be disclosed in 2025 and boosts the $1 billion UNCF Capital Campaign, a philanthropic effort launched in 2021 to provide HBCUs with critical resources.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
There is perhaps no better feature to take advantage of than the bet boosts.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Experts say universal child care not only saves families money but also boosts the local economy and gives all children a better chance to thrive.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 22 Sep. 2025
The sneakers are designed with a lightweight EVA midsole for flexible support and a rubber outsole that boosts durability.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
None of this boosts employee morale, okay?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Some rooms contain currency gems or the lottery boosts; others contain healing pools, hot springs, or merchants to buy temporary upgrades.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
To add heft to music, there is also a Dynamic Bass Enhancement feature that locks on to lower frequencies and boosts them to bring more depth and power to the audio without distortion.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
Throughout the week, bet365 will have profit boosts, contests and early payout options for NFL games, too, so now is a great time to get up and running with a new account to start building your bankroll.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Seeing the game better improves a quarterback’s ability to anticipate, which in turn boosts play speed.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Indeed, since changes in producer prices are an early warning of coming price boosts at the household level, economic policy makers in the administration and at the Fed who swore oaths to do their jobs should miss some sleep.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
Historically, tariffs have been looked at as temporary boosts to the prices of goods but not a longer-term inflation driver.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Resume Genius just released its 2025 High-Paying Tech Certifications Report, showing tech certifications with the highest salary boosts in 2025.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosts
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Tramell Tillman hoists his trophy up high at the Apple TV+ party.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Matthew hoists the Cup on the cover of the standard edition of NHL 26 — the first player to do so since Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks on NHL 16.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Downy brome, an invasive weed, infiltrates grassland and increases wildfire risk in the Great Basin region.—
Pam Marrone,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Instead, your brain increases melatonin production in response to darkness.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
25 Sep. 2025
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Heme iron is more bioavailable (easier to absorb) than nonheme, but combining them enhances the absorption, and both forms contribute to your daily intake, says Moon.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Since 2013, Romana has specialized in advanced restorative and cosmetic dentistry that corrects or restores or enhances smiles.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Slowly, as the curtain lifts on the institution’s insane practices and the complicity of the town at large, the narrative reaches a wild conclusion that defies expectation.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Zach lifts him over his head onto his shoulders.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Division also promotes heavier blooming.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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The station promotes a buffet, giveaways and raffle prizes at this watch party.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Russ steals some latex molds from his movie makeup artist father and transforms himself into Chad with a shaggy wig, a mustache, buck teeth and chin, lip and nose enhancements.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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But sometimes stress over the sheer volume of what’s on our plates steals the most precious moments.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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Provide wraparound supports that help first-job entrants persist through the hardest months, including transport stipends, structured mentoring, and mental-health resources.—
Jennifer Moss,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Many have expressed concern about the aging pipes over several years, as anchor strikes, missing pipeline supports and loss of protective pipeline coating have been discovered.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Wisconsin offers residential solar incentives in the form of a $300 rebate for residents who install solar panels through the Focus on Energy program, as well as a property tax exemption on the value to the home added by solar panels.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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This multiyear deal is reportedly valued at least $215 million over nine years and includes a $75 million stock award plus royalties, incentives, and equity.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Boosts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosts. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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