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as in to increase
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 to enhance
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 to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
boosted the box onto the top shelf
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as in to promote
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 to steal
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 support
an act or instance of helping
she always liked to give struggling families in the neighborhood a boost
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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
a sudden boost in sales
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as in incentive
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 boost
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
Pills could attract new patients to seek obesity treatment for the first time, expanding the broader weight loss and diabetes drug market and potentially boosting sales for Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
The boost on Wednesday seems linked to the next cold front.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for boost
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His favorite example was a particular case study on a company that actually made AI work, both cutting headcount and boosting productivity.
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But some of the biggest boosts don’t come from routine purchases at all.
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The demonstrator climbed the front of the embassy building in Kensington before ripping down the regime’s flag and hoisting the historic symbol associated with Iran’s monarchy prior to the 1979 Islamic Revolution as a large crowd of anti-regime protesters cheered.—
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Night vision goggles worn by the pilot and hoist operator give a tube of vision, explained Atkins.—
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The committee approved Lucas’s amendment and approved the recommendation to increase funding for the temporary jail.—
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Iwobi’s movement drags Ladislav Krejci wider, increasing the space between the lines and creating a clear passing angle for Calvin Bassey.—
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Titanium dioxide materials and high-refractive-index lenses further enhance light absorption.—
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These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.—
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Once the polish is fully dry and hardened, use a credit card or your fingers to lift under the blob and break it off.—
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Matthew Stafford threw a 19-yard go-ahead touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson with 38 seconds to lift the Los Angeles Rams to a dramatic 34-31 wild-card round win over the Carolina Panthers in the opening game of the NFL playoffs on Saturday.—
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Still, the district put full faith in its current coaches, promoting from within.—
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The series is part of the theater's efforts to promote accessible, affordable arts programs for the Aurora community.—
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Maia’s horrified to realize that the bag was stolen; Tallulah’s mostly just annoyed she got caught.—
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Before his imprisonment, Chacón was arrested in 2024 on a domestic violence charge and, in 2025, was accused of stealing merchandise at a Walmart.—
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Andy Baker-White, the senior director of state health policy for the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, said the bipartisan support for bills targeting food dyes and ultraprocessed food struck him as unusual.—
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The perfectly chunky, almost-statement shoes feature a lightweight midsole, shock-absorbing arch support, and a deep heel cup designed to keep your foot stable as you strut.—
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That said, many of the gains players made here won’t dramatically affect their bottom lines, and the reality is that most players on ECHL deals will still need those second jobs and other sources of income to continue to chase their dream of making it to the next level.—
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Beck capitalized on that to get shorter gains and set up more manageable third-down situations.—
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“Boost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boost. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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