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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
Lars Brandle, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
The algorithm also enhances live vocals using a feature called Voice Boost that reduces echo and noise, adds reverb, and adjusts, corrects, and boosts a performer’s pitch in real time.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 12 Mar. 2026
Struggling to make sense of the terminology—Profit boosts?
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
This configuration has been upgraded with an Intel Celeron processor (moving away from AMD), which also boosts its performance a bit.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
Doubs boosts the Patriots’ wide receiver group.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Increasing plant foods at meals naturally boosts intake of fiber, vitamins and minerals.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Ursa Major highlighted that the H13 also boosts overall reliability and operational flexibility while slashing production lead times.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
Synchronizing to music increases speed, boosts endurance, and lowers oxygen consumption, research shows.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 6 Mar. 2026
Republicans have remained opposed to new restrictions on guns and have backed funding boosts for school security and mental health services.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
The sobering news for any traditional exec perusing the latest Nielsen numbers is that while legacy networks had specific pieces of programming providing boosts at certain intervals, YouTube is a far steadier machine.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
Two companies in the portfolio announced dividend boosts .
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
These updates can also serve as important boosts in monetary value, as has been the case for Ethereum prices.
—Ethan M. Stone, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, spirulina extract boosts shine for glossy hair.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
The tax increases are to support raises and pension boosts of public employees, after wages lost value in the 2019 currency collapse, giving them the equivalent of an additional six months’ salary.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Good bathroom design boosts comfort, cleanliness, and your home’s overall mood.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
That exposure boosts the nu-metal favorites’ latest album From Zero (Warner), which flies 44-4.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
The algorithm also enhances live vocals using a feature called Voice Boost that reduces echo and noise, adds reverb, and adjusts, corrects, and boosts a performer’s pitch in real time.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 12 Mar. 2026
Struggling to make sense of the terminology—Profit boosts?
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
This configuration has been upgraded with an Intel Celeron processor (moving away from AMD), which also boosts its performance a bit.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
Doubs boosts the Patriots’ wide receiver group.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Increasing plant foods at meals naturally boosts intake of fiber, vitamins and minerals.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Ursa Major highlighted that the H13 also boosts overall reliability and operational flexibility while slashing production lead times.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
Synchronizing to music increases speed, boosts endurance, and lowers oxygen consumption, research shows.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
Studies have shown doing so boosts sleep quality, resulting in a longer sleep time and limited awakenings.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 6 Mar. 2026
Republicans have remained opposed to new restrictions on guns and have backed funding boosts for school security and mental health services.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
The sobering news for any traditional exec perusing the latest Nielsen numbers is that while legacy networks had specific pieces of programming providing boosts at certain intervals, YouTube is a far steadier machine.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
Two companies in the portfolio announced dividend boosts .
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
These updates can also serve as important boosts in monetary value, as has been the case for Ethereum prices.
—Ethan M. Stone, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, spirulina extract boosts shine for glossy hair.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
The tax increases are to support raises and pension boosts of public employees, after wages lost value in the 2019 currency collapse, giving them the equivalent of an additional six months’ salary.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Good bathroom design boosts comfort, cleanliness, and your home’s overall mood.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 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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Construction increases fire risk.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The ability to see farther and hit faster dramatically increases the information processing burden on military organizations.—
Jon R. Lindsay,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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One year, for example, the tour helped fund a picnic area accessibility project organized by the nonprofit For the Love of the Lake; this year’s beneficiary is White Rock Lake Conservancy, which preserves and enhances White Rock Lake Park.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mimicking the qualities of a natural environment within a high-rise, the design enhances workplace well-being and fosters a connected experience.—
Adam Williams
March 06,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
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That lifts the cap to $59,950 for an individual or $85,600 for a family of four.—
Mark Dee
March 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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Aubrey talked about Fairbairn’s contract being the rising tide that lifts all boats.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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That year, Waldo created the Asian and Asian American Classical Caucus, which promotes the study of how Asian and Asian American cultures have interpreted antiquity.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Part of that surplus went toward the creation of the LA84 Foundation, which promotes youth sports by removing barriers and aiming to give all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background or ability, opportunities to participate in sports.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Drafted by Miami with the fifth overall pick in 2003, Wade is the Heat’s all-time leader in categories like points, games played, minutes played, assists and steals and is considered one of the top shooting guards in NBA history.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 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.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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What skills, supports or alternatives were unavailable?—
Gwilym Roddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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These life-size sculptures are fixed to walls with metal supports, placed on chairs to register bodily scale, or positioned on the floor in juxtaposition with larger compositions.—
Li Qi,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
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Another reason is that in many European leagues, a large share of broadcasting revenue comes from viewers’ pay-TV subscriptions, negating some of the incentives behind sweeping ad rollouts.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Plano city leaders later agreed to give AT&T $20 million in incentives and a lengthy property tax rebate for the firm to build its new global headquarters.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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