boosts 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of boost
1
as in hoists
to lift with effort boosted the child into her car seat

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2
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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3
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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4
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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5
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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boosts

2 of 2

noun

plural of boost
1
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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2
as in raises
something added (as by growth) a sudden boost in sales

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3
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
Verb
Shore leave spending boosts the local economy, and mission duties often include community outreach in and around the city, about 60 miles southeast of Bangkok. — Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Shore leave spending boosts the local economy, and mission duties often include community outreach in and around the city, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) southeast of Bangkok. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 The powertrain also recaptures waste energy; the ThermAssist heat management system boosts range by 7 percent and reduces the amount of energy needed to heat the car by 40 percent. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026 That limits the supply of homes available for sale and boosts home prices—adding further to boomers’ wealth. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 Wall Street and Main Street The extra boosts to earnings this quarter meant that comparisons to last year's results were skewed in retailers' favor in many cases. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026 Long-grain varieties like basmati and jasmine rice benefit the most, since toasting helps keep the grains separate and boosts their natural nutty flavor. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 Researchers in South Korea have unveiled a tri-layer composite solid electrolyte (CSE) that boosts ion transport and suppresses dendrite growth in lithium-metal batteries (LMBs). — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 Hyundai There’s also a bigger 61-kWh pack that boosts range to as much as 308 miles (496 km), depending on trim, with a 10-to-80% DC charging time of around 30 minutes. — New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
That money began flowing in during the second quarter, as retailers saw major boosts to their profits. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026 The country icon saw substantial boosts across her catalog after her death was announced. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 Claims about detox, immunity boosts, anti-aging and weight management draw much more skepticism from doctors. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026 Claims that on-demand IV cocktails deliver detox, immunity boosts, anti-aging effects or weight management draw more skepticism from clinicians. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 There are a host of other incentives as well, from per diems to boosts to their retirement benefits. — Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026 People on antidepressants saw activity boosts in their left hippocampus, which is involved in memory and stress regulation, along with the right middle occipital gyrus, which is a visual processing area. — Korin Miller, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026 The doubles pools are practically unchanged from last year, other than marginal boosts to the earlier rounds. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026 After all, the technology offers mind-boggling capabilities and the tools are readily available, so what prevents organizations from generating benefits whose value far exceeds productivity boosts—and far exceeds the costs of implementing AI? — Jim Deloach, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosts
  1. hoists
  2. increases
  3. enhances
  4. lifts
  5. promotes
  6. steals
  7. supports
  8. incentives
Verb
  • The man, noticing the oncoming vehicle, hoists himself onto the highway median at the last second.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Spain's Rodri hoists the World Cup trophy surrounded by teammates.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
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  • But if that decision introduces longer transportation times, reduces product shelf life or increases waste, the gain in one KPI may negatively affect KPIs for shipping, customer satisfaction, loss prevention, etc.
    — Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • While the first dose means a child is largely protected from the infections, a second dose increases protection.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of increases
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  • Establishing and nurturing a robust professional relationship map—comprising sponsors, mentors, allies and followers—enhances professional impact and reputation, both critical to accessing new opportunities.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Packed with potent ingredients like isopropyl cloprostenate, amino acids, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E, this formula nurtures and enhances your brows from the root.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhances
Verb
  • In one work, a trompe-l’oeil page corner lifts to reveal a world beyond.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • SpaceX's Starship rocket lifts off from Starbase, Texas, as seen from South Padre Island on August 26, 2025, for its tenth test flight.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of lifts
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  • Key Takeaways Eating three dates in the morning can support blood sugar and digestion throughout the day by providing fiber that slows the absorption of sugar and promotes regular bowel movements.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Living according to these rules holds up a divine standard for others to see and follow, which promotes harmony and order between people.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of promotes
Verb
  • Jealousy and entitlement steer the actions of middling white writer June Hayward, who brazenly steals the manuscript of her much more talented friend, Chinese-American author, Athena Liu, after being the sole witness to Athena’s death.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • And, if the wins keep piling up, San Dimas might need to put a fence around his classroom so no one steals him away.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of steals
Noun
  • Next, workers will install new cables, bolted into the five main branches, to stabilize the tree before removing the old supports.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Falling supports comes as more Republicans turn against the conflict.
    — Michael Loria, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of supports
Noun
  • Industry stakeholders argued that the measure had the unintended consequence of hamstringing Hollywood’s recovery by limiting the ability of studios to use state incentives for in-state production.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Pritzker even signed a 2019 bill that encouraged the use of tax incentives to help ensure data-center growth.
    — David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Boosts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosts. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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