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as in increased
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 intensified
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 lifted
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
boosted the box onto the top shelf
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as in promoted
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 stole
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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Recent Examples of boosted
The 2026 Golden Globes winners have boosted front-running contenders in an awards season already filled with Hollywood excellence.
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
But this is a Martha Stewart production boosted by the expert medical insight of a top dermatologist.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
In 2024, some 45% of participants boosted 401(k) deferrals — on their own or as part of their plan’s automatic increases — according to Vanguard’s 2025 How America Saves report, which is based on more than 1,400 plans and nearly 5 million participants.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
PepsiCo revealed in July plans to release products boosted with fiber or protein after changing consumer preferences weakened demand for its drinks and snacks.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Chicago-area casinos are coming off a big year in 2025, as three new facilities boosted revenue and brought millions of additional players to the tables and slot machines.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
This year, organizers had an onsite medical staff boosted by a nursing station sponsored by Cheer Home Care.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
For the air traffic controllers at work, deliveries of food and coffee from flight attendants and a pilot association boosted morale this week.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
This has now been boosted to $646.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosted
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The video is enacting the viewpoint of the city itself on October 4th, the night that Ebba and Zema, dressed in dark, anonymizing colors, hoisted their small bodies onto the roof of a subway car, where they were later found, lifeless, at the Marcy Avenue station.—
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This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board.—
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The Wolverines increased their lead to 42 with less than a minute left in the fourth.—
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And while famine has not yet emerged, food insecurity has increased, with most Cubans eating a limited diet and skipping meals.—
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Pockets of protests erupting across Iran over the past week have intensified pressure on a dysfunctional government struggling to manage a spiraling economic crisis.—
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The Justice Department has intensified efforts to investigate fraud in the state after a social media video shared by YouTuber Nick Shirley went viral right before New Year's Day.—
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By Saturday the ban was lifted, but several vacationers were forced into extended vacations waiting for their next trip home.—
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Or at least the craziest until Malinin began doing on ice back flips during the 2024-25 season after the International Skating Union, the sport’s global governing body, lifted a ban on the stunt.—
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He was eventually promoted to the 53-man roster and played in the final five games of the regular season.—
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He was promoted to Commander in May 2025.—
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The perfect partner for the look is a powder pink clutch and stole, both with embroidery that matches the dress.—
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What also stole the show was her custom Lorraine Schwartz bling, particularly her diamond rings and custom earrings, which were made with 75 carats worth of diamonds in a cluster arrangement.—
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Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss heaved a pass to the end zone.—
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Newport Harbor’s Oliver Aguero stole the ball and quickly passed ahead to Aguilar, who heaved a shot from half court that didn’t come close.—
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The Pacers expanded their lead to as large as 25 points in the second quarter before the Heat finally started to push back.—
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In 2025, the Navy expanded its training programs for future E-6B pilots, with courses now held in Oklahoma, where the majority of the aircraft are based and operated.—
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“Boosted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosted. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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