as in proponents
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
rah-rah boosters for the sports team will be attending the game and carrying large signs
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Recent Examples of boosters
Created by the makers of Korea’s buzzy Rejuran in-office skin boosters, the Turnover Ampoule offers a needle-free way to tap into the ingredient’s glow-boosting benefits at home.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
And yes, none of this has been traditional in terms of politics, besides the ongoing squabbles between certain politicians, boosters and commissioners from the two biggest conferences in college athletics.
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Trey Wallace Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
But by sending shares of SpaceX orbital, its fans and Wall Street boosters just made what looks like something that could only happen in Musk’s mind all the more likely.
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Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
This new configuration of the H3 rocket, designated the H3-30S, flies without the aid of solid rocket boosters.
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2026
Add 2 big spoonfuls of your favorite condiment, your flavor boosters, and ¼ cup breadcrumbs.
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Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 June 2026
One of four boosters suffered what looked like a burn through of one of its nozzles about 30 seconds into launch, similar to what a Vulcan launch suffered in 2024 on its second ever flight.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
The Ariane 6 got some extra oomph on this flight from four strap-on, solid-propellant P160C boosters.
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Mike Wall,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
Industry boosters, on the other hand, have successfully persuaded many policymakers that overregulation would harm industry.
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Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
23 Dec. 2024
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
And yes, none of this has been traditional in terms of politics, besides the ongoing squabbles between certain politicians, boosters and commissioners from the two biggest conferences in college athletics.
—
Trey Wallace Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
But by sending shares of SpaceX orbital, its fans and Wall Street boosters just made what looks like something that could only happen in Musk’s mind all the more likely.
—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
This new configuration of the H3 rocket, designated the H3-30S, flies without the aid of solid rocket boosters.
—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2026
Add 2 big spoonfuls of your favorite condiment, your flavor boosters, and ¼ cup breadcrumbs.
—
Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 June 2026
One of four boosters suffered what looked like a burn through of one of its nozzles about 30 seconds into launch, similar to what a Vulcan launch suffered in 2024 on its second ever flight.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
The Ariane 6 got some extra oomph on this flight from four strap-on, solid-propellant P160C boosters.
—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
Industry boosters, on the other hand, have successfully persuaded many policymakers that overregulation would harm industry.
—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosters
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Stream-access proponents took a similar approach in 2010, after a landowner on the Taylor River strung cables from bank to bank to keep a rafting company from floating down.
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Many proponents believe that access to affordable models will act as a leveler, allowing smaller enterprises to innovate, test, and gain insights in ways previously that were previously much more challenging.
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The House passed a bipartisan package of children’s online safety bills in a 267-117 vote Monday, advancing legislation that supporters say would better protect children online but critics warn could threaten privacy and free expression.
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Meanwhile, singing anthems at England national team matches is nothing new for English supporters.
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For some longtime advocates, the fear is more than just existential.
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The ruling was a setback for gun control advocates that had argued the measures were necessary for public safety in places like shopping malls, bars, restaurants, theaters, farms, arenas and private beaches.
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“Boosters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosters. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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