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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
Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The Scorpio moon meeting Jupiter boosts your happy feelings.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The Cleveland Clinic says drinking lemon water in the morning boosts your vitamin C and antioxidant intake.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
But what happens in the months and years afterward will determine whether the partnership boosts earnings or regulatory scrutiny.
—Paul Davis, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Borrowing and investing is economically sustainable when doing so boosts growth relative to the cost of borrowing.
—Jared Bernstein, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
Miami-Dade voters will decide this fall whether to keep a property tax that boosts teacher pay and provides extra dollars for school security.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Fans come to games and related events and spend money in and around stadiums, at nearby restaurants, bars, hotels, and retailers, all of which boosts the local economy and creates jobs.
—Miceal Chamberlain, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Neither intermittent fasting nor small, frequent meals directly boosts your metabolism.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 19 May 2026
Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
Along with the digital ad tax, Ventura and others are advocating for closing corporate tax loopholes, among other revenue boosts to the state from the wealthy.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
Windows 11’s new speed boosts are starting to roll out.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 28 May 2026
Collector's Editions that also offer in-game items and boosts blur the lines in these kinds of games.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
For Happy Vibes, Think Yellow Yellow brings the sunshine in; researchers hypothesize that much like the sun, yellow boosts levels of the happiness hormone serotonin.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
While the sector has soared, some investors have started to worry that the rapid revenue growth seen as AI boosts demand is reaching a peak.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Tossing in spinach, broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, peppers or tomatoes boosts fiber, vitamins and volume without adding many calories.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
But that still left funding for some sizable boosts.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Verb
As Russia’s advance stalls, Ukraine boosts long-range strikes After a series of gains last year, Russia’s advances along the over 600-mile front line have ground to a near halt recently, and Ukraine’s armed forces have launched successful counterstrikes and reclaimed some ground.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The Scorpio moon meeting Jupiter boosts your happy feelings.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The Cleveland Clinic says drinking lemon water in the morning boosts your vitamin C and antioxidant intake.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
But what happens in the months and years afterward will determine whether the partnership boosts earnings or regulatory scrutiny.
—Paul Davis, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Borrowing and investing is economically sustainable when doing so boosts growth relative to the cost of borrowing.
—Jared Bernstein, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
Miami-Dade voters will decide this fall whether to keep a property tax that boosts teacher pay and provides extra dollars for school security.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Fans come to games and related events and spend money in and around stadiums, at nearby restaurants, bars, hotels, and retailers, all of which boosts the local economy and creates jobs.
—Miceal Chamberlain, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Neither intermittent fasting nor small, frequent meals directly boosts your metabolism.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 19 May 2026
Noun
For astronomers like Key, scouring the skies for brief boosts in starlight is still the best hope for finding PBHs.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
Along with the digital ad tax, Ventura and others are advocating for closing corporate tax loopholes, among other revenue boosts to the state from the wealthy.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
Windows 11’s new speed boosts are starting to roll out.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 28 May 2026
Collector's Editions that also offer in-game items and boosts blur the lines in these kinds of games.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
For Happy Vibes, Think Yellow Yellow brings the sunshine in; researchers hypothesize that much like the sun, yellow boosts levels of the happiness hormone serotonin.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
While the sector has soared, some investors have started to worry that the rapid revenue growth seen as AI boosts demand is reaching a peak.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Tossing in spinach, broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, peppers or tomatoes boosts fiber, vitamins and volume without adding many calories.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
But that still left funding for some sizable boosts.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosts
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Another 103 matches – including six in Santa Clara – will be played until one of the 48 countries hoists the iconic gold trophy on July 19 in New Jersey.—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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The hope is that all of the ugliness and worry will be forgotten during next month’s final, when the winning team hoists the World Cup trophy.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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That ability moves towards leveling the playing field between businesses of different sizes, increases efficiency for all firms, and super charges competition to the benefit of consumers.—
Jessica Melugin,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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However, higher tick and pest activity during warmer weather increases your dog or cat’s risk of contact.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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If the tile goes mid-way up the wall, the designer recommends choosing a paint color that enhances the tile’s color, either a similar hue or a complementary tone.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
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This enhances France’s capability to maintain its operational superiority in contested and high-intensity airspaces.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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Of course, the commercial ends in climactic fashion, as He-Man lifts Skeletor above his head for the grand finale and the sorcerer erupts into his legendary cackle.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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There is a long way to go before the plane lifts off for Australia and the season opener.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Plus, even when cleaned, the rough, rusty surface promotes more clinging clippings and the problem continues.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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An electric boat promotes responsible experiences, operating emission-free and with reduced noise pollution.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Also for Task, Ingelsby required another actor to match Ruffalo and play Robbie, a thief who only steals for criminals.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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But Borgo Egnazia steals the show.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Also, concerns of declining mental health of children are real, and challenges of supporting children with special needs are being amplified with removal of social safety net supports.—
Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Install stakes, cages, wire grids, or other supports before the blooms open.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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These discussions include possible revenue sharing between the data company and village along with tax incentives.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Those changes were designed to reduce incentives for excessive litigation, particularly in insurance claims.—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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