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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
Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
But refusing to land until Netanyahu was out gives him domestic political capital and boosts his image across parts of the Muslim world.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Using the Atmos presets in the Dolby Access app, particularly the one called Detailed, improves clarity and boosts detail.
—PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
Golden mushrooms are probably best known for giving a player an endless amount of speed boosts for a limited time in the Mario Kart series.
—Matt Kasson, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025
These compounds also work by stimulating the aryl hydrocarbon receptor, which boosts Treg numbers and activity.
—Mitzi Nagarkatti, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
The dual-tower design boosts overall efficiency by about 25 percent compared to conventional single-tower systems.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Formula-wise, stabilized retinal is super gentle and minimizes irritation, while ginseng brightens and boosts circulation, and glycerin supports the skin barrier.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
San Diego officials say the 880-acre airport, which critics say has been an underused eyesore, can become an engine of economic activity that boosts cross-border commerce and expands local aviation.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
From there, use these profit boosts to double your winnings on $25 wagers.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
This lightweight, non-comedogenic serum smooths frizz, boosts shine, and shields against heat styling up to 450ºF—all without clogging pores or causing irritation.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Across the education system, from pre-k to college, smaller class sizes have been a wish for students and teachers alike with numerous studies finding more individualized learning boosts test scores and attendance.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
That boosts breathability and allows for a soft hand feel, Hanson said.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
But refusing to land until Netanyahu was out gives him domestic political capital and boosts his image across parts of the Muslim world.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Using the Atmos presets in the Dolby Access app, particularly the one called Detailed, improves clarity and boosts detail.
—PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
Golden mushrooms are probably best known for giving a player an endless amount of speed boosts for a limited time in the Mario Kart series.
—Matt Kasson, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025
These compounds also work by stimulating the aryl hydrocarbon receptor, which boosts Treg numbers and activity.
—Mitzi Nagarkatti, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
The dual-tower design boosts overall efficiency by about 25 percent compared to conventional single-tower systems.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Formula-wise, stabilized retinal is super gentle and minimizes irritation, while ginseng brightens and boosts circulation, and glycerin supports the skin barrier.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
San Diego officials say the 880-acre airport, which critics say has been an underused eyesore, can become an engine of economic activity that boosts cross-border commerce and expands local aviation.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
Fans boast seasonal rewatches of the comfort show, leading to significant boosts in viewership every fall.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
From there, use these profit boosts to double your winnings on $25 wagers.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
This lightweight, non-comedogenic serum smooths frizz, boosts shine, and shields against heat styling up to 450ºF—all without clogging pores or causing irritation.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Across the education system, from pre-k to college, smaller class sizes have been a wish for students and teachers alike with numerous studies finding more individualized learning boosts test scores and attendance.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 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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Environmental Exposures Being around certain chemicals and substances increases the risk of stomach cancer.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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The weather service offers 7-day forecasting, as uncertainty increases beyond a week out.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Cleveland ensemble thrives on this chamber-style approach, which enhances inner voices without emphasizing them unduly.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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Garments construction enhances the story—from wave seams adding a sense of fluidity to structures to knots and twists altering shapes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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Find something that lifts your spirits — then do it on a regular basis.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
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When excess electricity is available, the motor lifts the mass upwards, storing excess energy as gravitational potential.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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While the device does not replace medical testing, Kohler promotes it as a tool for users to spot changes that might warrant a conversation with a healthcare professional.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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This year, the festival’s host and beneficiary is Event Zero Foundation, which promotes sustainable event practices.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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La Tanière du Dragon steals the show, featuring a towering dragon that lies in wait beneath Sleeping Beauty’s Castle.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Suffice it to say, their centuries-spanning love story steals the show.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
15 Oct. 2025
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This eliminates the need for temporary supports and allows longer spans without intermediate piers.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Crowdfunding groceries is a last-mile solution in a system where wages, benefits, and public supports haven’t fully bridged the gap.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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And that’s because the Biden-era incentives were, in large part, about China, too, with provisions to incentivize American battery factories and penalties for companies that didn’t build enough in the US.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Workers are given incentives to leave the union, or threatened.—
Sourcing Journal,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Boosts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosts. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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