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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
Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Replacing your roof not only improves safety and performance, but also boosts curb appeal and increases your home’s value.
—Timeproof Usa Roofing Company, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
Caffeine boosts cognitive performance and can reduce feelings of fatigue.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
Proper aging concentrates glutamic acid, boosts umami and deepens flavor.
—Shindy Chen
february 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
For instance, the new law boosts the state and local tax, or SALT, deduction cap to $40,000 for the current tax year, up from its prior $10,000 limit.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, supports muscle movement, and boosts immune function.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
The prevailing scientific wisdom argues this boosts athletic performance after specialisation.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
In the quest to get to a neutral rate that neither holds back nor boosts growth, Logan said the Fed could already be there based on current rates compared to inflation.
—Sean Conlon,sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
This mix has added boosts of ginger and turmeric, which are good for upset stomachs and might even ease seasickness symptoms.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026
That’s why housing policies we’re pitched are filled with dreams of construction booms or giant income boosts.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
But many of those boosts are now fading, making this earnings report particularly closely watched.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
Best of all, this boosts shine for a glossy finish.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Thanks to the series’ rabid fandom and Tierney’s poignant direction, those synchs have received astronomical streaming boosts, as reported by Billboard.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026
But likely the biggest drivers leading people to live longer with cancer are boosts in detection and breakthroughs in treatment.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Jan. 2026
Ford said a potential merger could bring enhanced police coverage, easier operations, long-term financial boosts and infrastructure improvements.
—Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Dozens of towns and cities will see a windfall in federal funding whether for fire house renovations, police training, boosts for museums or transportation projects.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Replacing your roof not only improves safety and performance, but also boosts curb appeal and increases your home’s value.
—Timeproof Usa Roofing Company, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
Caffeine boosts cognitive performance and can reduce feelings of fatigue.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
Proper aging concentrates glutamic acid, boosts umami and deepens flavor.
—Shindy Chen
february 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
For instance, the new law boosts the state and local tax, or SALT, deduction cap to $40,000 for the current tax year, up from its prior $10,000 limit.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, supports muscle movement, and boosts immune function.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
The prevailing scientific wisdom argues this boosts athletic performance after specialisation.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
In the quest to get to a neutral rate that neither holds back nor boosts growth, Logan said the Fed could already be there based on current rates compared to inflation.
—Sean Conlon,sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
Familiar dishes with small boosts tend to shine the most — creamy pastas, roasted proteins, cozy vegetarian mains, chocolate-forward desserts.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
This mix has added boosts of ginger and turmeric, which are good for upset stomachs and might even ease seasickness symptoms.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026
That’s why housing policies we’re pitched are filled with dreams of construction booms or giant income boosts.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
But many of those boosts are now fading, making this earnings report particularly closely watched.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
Best of all, this boosts shine for a glossy finish.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Thanks to the series’ rabid fandom and Tierney’s poignant direction, those synchs have received astronomical streaming boosts, as reported by Billboard.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026
But likely the biggest drivers leading people to live longer with cancer are boosts in detection and breakthroughs in treatment.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Jan. 2026
Ford said a potential merger could bring enhanced police coverage, easier operations, long-term financial boosts and infrastructure improvements.
—Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosts
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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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Fort Worth Arlington Heights head coach Curtis James hoists the district title.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Replacing your roof not only improves safety and performance, but also boosts curb appeal and increases your home’s value.—
TIMEPROOF USA Roofing Company,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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Taking ownership removes friction and increases follow-through.—
Brian Page,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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The instant espresso enhances the chocolate flavoring as if there isn't enough chocolate already.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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The conditioner’s nourishing formula also tames frizz, boosts moisture, and enhances shine.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, these leggings act as shapewear, featuring a contoured power waistband that provides core compression, lifts the backside, and provides an overall smoothing effect.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Saturn leaving Pisces on February 13 lifts the heavy blanket of sorrow and exhaustion that’s been dampening your life force for the last three years, freeing you to unthaw a bit from the winter of your discontent.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Come Near, a nonprofit that promotes dialogue around Jesus, took over the campaign in 2024.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The annual Congressional App Challenge promotes youth participation in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Shop these standout steals and more below.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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Though the 24-year-old star has only recently been thrust into the mainstream spotlight, Williams has played a wide variety of roles, from a depressed young man seeking approval from a lost friend to a humanoid chatbot who steals a woman from her husband.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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When people with disabilities live in the community with appropriate supports, the state avoids far more expensive emergency care, institutional placements, and hospital stays.—
Fay Lenz,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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Instead of requiring people to start in shelter before accessing permanent housing, Street to Home connects chronically unsheltered New Yorkers directly to permanent housing with supports and tackles the paperwork after.—
Jeffrey Ginsburg,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Typically, auto dealerships secure purchase orders from private or public fleet operators interested in buying their zero-emission vehicles at the lower rates facilitated by the state incentives.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Second, Connecticut should create incentives for insurance companies and financial services firms to partner with local training providers on apprenticeship and placement programs.—
Kevin J. Conlan,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Boosts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosts. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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