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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
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
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.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Mulching lawn clippings enriches soil with nutrients and boosts carbon sequestration.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
Formulated with organic snail secretion filtrate and hyaluronic acid, this serum soothes stressed skin and significantly boosts moisture with fast-acting hydration.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The Leo moon boosts your confidence in authenticity.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The wider 256-bit memory interface also boosts memory bandwidth, which will improve overall performance.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence Black rice probiotics and barrier-loving ceramides and lipids make up this essence, which prevents irritation, locks in moisture, and boosts skin’s elasticity.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
This means giving up the exalted and exaggerated idea of the West that boosts a masculinist self-image but severely constricts thought and feeling.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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
Other pay bumps Other executives at USAA also received pay boosts in 2025.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Mar. 2026
Studies have shown doing so boosts sleep quality, resulting in a longer sleep time and limited awakenings.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
New composite material boosts strength by 26% In a space-faring economy, every kilogram of cargo launched into space requires immense energy, making mass management a primary concern for mission planning.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
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.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Mulching lawn clippings enriches soil with nutrients and boosts carbon sequestration.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
Formulated with organic snail secretion filtrate and hyaluronic acid, this serum soothes stressed skin and significantly boosts moisture with fast-acting hydration.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The Leo moon boosts your confidence in authenticity.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The wider 256-bit memory interface also boosts memory bandwidth, which will improve overall performance.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence Black rice probiotics and barrier-loving ceramides and lipids make up this essence, which prevents irritation, locks in moisture, and boosts skin’s elasticity.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
This means giving up the exalted and exaggerated idea of the West that boosts a masculinist self-image but severely constricts thought and feeling.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
Other pay bumps Other executives at USAA also received pay boosts in 2025.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Mar. 2026
Studies have shown doing so boosts sleep quality, resulting in a longer sleep time and limited awakenings.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosts
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Dallas Lincoln head coach Ashley Greer hoists the state championship trophy after his team defeated Fredericksburg, 77-49.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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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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The translunar injection involves firing Orion's main engine, which increases the spacecraft's velocity to send it out of Earth orbit and toward the moon.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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With warmer weather heralding spring, the amount of outdoor activities significantly increases.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jovy views emerging technology not as a replacement for creativity but as a tool that enhances it.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The transformation in Broward County proves that embracing innovation enhances safety.—
Ian Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the sweet video, Steinfeld lifts her black sweatshirt to reveal her baby bump, which her husband then kisses and cradles; the two frolic in the snow looking so in love.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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About halfway through the video, Simpson wins the fight, lifts up his opponent and collects his money.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Critics are alarmed by its presence at the White House, saying the group promotes extreme views and undermines public schools.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Noah Centineo promotes Our Hero, Balthazar at the Lakers versus Cleveland Cavaliers game in Los Angeles on March 31.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Deed theft is essentially when someone steals a house, often forging the paperwork, and data obtained by CBS News New York shows a 240% increase in complaints to the New York Attorney General's Office from 2023 to 2025.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The team leader also has a lot of support from sophomore forward Sarah Strong, who leads UConn in points, rebounds, blocks, and steals.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2026
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Students enrolled in public schools can also benefit from scholarships that help pay for tutoring, specialized services, learning technology, transportation or other educational supports.—
Claudia Nachtigal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2026
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Family caregivers usually provide long-term services and supports, nearly all of which are unpaid, the research found.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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Some have looked to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority’s development arm for incentives.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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For brands, variable changes tied to product design and material choices could create financial incentives to reduce environmental impact.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
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