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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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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
And a laundry refresh can be achieved by adding a half-cup to your wash to boost detergent performance and brighten colors.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
The most immediate health boost comes from physical movement.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
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That helps bad sellers boost ratings and fool real shoppers.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
And a laundry refresh can be achieved by adding a half-cup to your wash to boost detergent performance and brighten colors.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Noun
Key Takeaways Bananas provide an energy boost within half an hour.
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Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
The most immediate health boost comes from physical movement.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boost
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The first of a five-step tropical cyclone wind warning was hoisted over the northeastern coastal areas, prohibiting boats from heading out to sea.
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Along with the video cheering on the Commanders, Aiyuk posted a photo of Washington’s former quarterback Mark Rypien hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XXVI.
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The rent on our apartment has increased by about 70% over the past six years.
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Angels reliever Ryan Zeferjahn (4-3) struck out two in a scoreless seventh to earn the win and increase his hitless streak to 10 innings, with 19 strikeouts, over his last nine appearances.
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This may sound like a minor detail, but cabin location can enhance the overall journey.
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In addition to its instant, complexion-enhancing tint, the formula contains skin care ingredients lauded for their smoothing, quenching properties.
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The evacuation order for Zone DUN-009-A was lifted, while Zone DUN-009-B remained under a mandatory evacuation order, according to the Genasys Protect service.
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Consider rearranging a corner of your home, because practical changes can lift your mood and productivity.
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While promoting Cape Fear on the SmartLess podcast, Adams told the story of saving a man’s life in Santa Monica.
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Supporters of Amendment 3 have used Thursday’s court ruling to promote the new amendment.
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The News, The Times and affiliated outlets in Tribune Publishing and MediaNews Group, along with other outlets, are suing OpenAI for allegedly stealing the work of journalists.
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In the video, the man and woman can be seen alleging the family stole their money and emphasizing they aren't wanted in the community.
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Overall, half of Americans (50%) support displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms, including 83% of White evangelicals and 72% of Republicans.
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Trailing 3-1 in the third, Ohtani provided his own run support, singling to center to score Alex Freeland from second after the Dodgers infielder had led off with a double.
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Recent share price gains have propelled InnoLight and Foxconn Industrial Internet into the 1 trillion yuan market cap range, along with CATL.
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Some data storage companies have seen even more eye-popping gains.
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“Boost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boost. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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