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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
Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
To that end, the campaign pays for small Instagram boosts to its videos as well as for Instagram ads asking people to contribute to Huang’s campaign.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Greek Yogurt Pairing eggs with a side of Greek yogurt boosts overall protein intake and adds probiotics (friendly bacteria) for gut health.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Qi Wang Chief Investment Officer (Wealth Management) Additionally, Taiwan and Korea are large energy importers, meaning higher oil prices from Middle East tensions could hurt their purchasing power and international competitiveness, even as AI demand boosts exports.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Researchers in China have developed a new fermentation system that boosts biohydrogen production while capturing carbon dioxide.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Every ticket includes a built‑in multiplier that boosts non‑jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x or 10x.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Consumers’ coffers have been buffered by larger tax refunds, wage gains (although slowing), and wealth boosts (particularly for upper-income consumers).
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
While snake plants can survive without fertilizer, feeding them occasionally boosts their health and flowering chances, Hamell says.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Using stacks of hundreds to thousands of photos taken with his camera or telescope, McCarthy produces true-color images of the moon's near side, accentuated with saturation boosts that reveal brilliant shades of blue, red, green and brown that your eyes can't normally detect.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 11 May 2026
But what services could receive cuts (or boosts) is still up in the air.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The authors suggest that because exercise boosts feel-good hormones, such as dopamine, and reduces the stress hormone cortisol, smokers who work out feel less inclined to use nicotine as a brain reward.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
The downloadable content includes two operator skins, weapon blueprints, charms and other cosmetic items, along with experience boosts.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026
Superintendent Howard Hepburn had recommended using 80% of the money for employee pay boosts.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Once players master it, the boosts snowball so that Arjun can breeze through bosses, tougher levels and instances such nightmare stages that restore Arjun’s Second Life ability.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Tech giants announced major revenue boosts this month, but the outlays have pushed up AI costs.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
On terra firma, most of the available supply of helium-3 comes as a by-product of nuclear weaponry via the radioactive decay of tritium, a rare isotope of hydrogen that boosts the power of thermonuclear bombs.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
To that end, the campaign pays for small Instagram boosts to its videos as well as for Instagram ads asking people to contribute to Huang’s campaign.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Greek Yogurt Pairing eggs with a side of Greek yogurt boosts overall protein intake and adds probiotics (friendly bacteria) for gut health.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Qi Wang Chief Investment Officer (Wealth Management) Additionally, Taiwan and Korea are large energy importers, meaning higher oil prices from Middle East tensions could hurt their purchasing power and international competitiveness, even as AI demand boosts exports.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Researchers in China have developed a new fermentation system that boosts biohydrogen production while capturing carbon dioxide.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Every ticket includes a built‑in multiplier that boosts non‑jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x or 10x.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Consumers’ coffers have been buffered by larger tax refunds, wage gains (although slowing), and wealth boosts (particularly for upper-income consumers).
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
While snake plants can survive without fertilizer, feeding them occasionally boosts their health and flowering chances, Hamell says.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
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But that still left funding for some sizable boosts.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Using stacks of hundreds to thousands of photos taken with his camera or telescope, McCarthy produces true-color images of the moon's near side, accentuated with saturation boosts that reveal brilliant shades of blue, red, green and brown that your eyes can't normally detect.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 11 May 2026
But what services could receive cuts (or boosts) is still up in the air.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The authors suggest that because exercise boosts feel-good hormones, such as dopamine, and reduces the stress hormone cortisol, smokers who work out feel less inclined to use nicotine as a brain reward.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
The downloadable content includes two operator skins, weapon blueprints, charms and other cosmetic items, along with experience boosts.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026
Superintendent Howard Hepburn had recommended using 80% of the money for employee pay boosts.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Once players master it, the boosts snowball so that Arjun can breeze through bosses, tougher levels and instances such nightmare stages that restore Arjun’s Second Life ability.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Tech giants announced major revenue boosts this month, but the outlays have pushed up AI costs.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosts
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That has rarely been an indicator of who hoists the Cup at the end of four rounds.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines hoists the trophy after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the national championship of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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China’s drive for technological self-sufficiency channels ever more resources into expanding industrial capacity, which, against a backdrop of weak domestic demand, only increases its dependence on exports.—
Neil Shearing,
Time,
20 May 2026
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Furthermore, heat increases electrical resistance for EV batteries and chargers, resulting in longer, more taxing charging sessions.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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This process enhances nutrient absorption and eases the strain on your digestive system.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
18 May 2026
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The lower operating pressure reduces mechanical stress and minimizes the risk of containment failure, which enhances the safety profile of the system compared to conventional light-water reactors.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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That’s why the same liquid that lifts grease from a T-shirt can also tackle grout, makeup brushes, patio furniture and a lot more.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Back downtown, colorful floatplanes skim the harbor and the Mount Roberts Tramway lifts visitors above the city for sweeping views of Gastineau Channel and the surrounding mountains.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Bryan's Farm Tour helps support family farms across the country and promotes a festival-like atmosphere at those venues.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Winners of the Golden Apple Awards go on to help train and mentor the next generation of teachers, Mather said, which promotes a valuable sense of community.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Some believe Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey to be the national bird because the eagle steals food from other birds, but Kochersperger said that’s a myth.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 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.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Officials removed older metal supports to make the monument's interior fully visible, and future plans include installing the tomb's monumental double-leaf Macedonian marble door and restoring parts of the sphinx sculptures that once guarded the entrance.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Keeping productions local supports crews, businesses, and families who rely on the industry.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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House members who occupy safe seats have fewer incentives to compromise or work across the aisle.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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This enables local semiconductor manufacturers to access state and federal tax incentives.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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“Boosts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosts. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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