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
Their performance on the court will get even better with this kick’s Goodyear® performance outsole, which boosts grip and durability. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2026 The brand’s core technology, NIA 114, strengthens the skin barrier and boosts the performance of other active ingredients. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 This seven-in-one product clears large pores, boosts elasticity, and can even be used over a sheet mask to help its ingredients penetrate better. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2026 Our test model had just 12GB of RAM, but this build boosts it to 16GB for faster multitasking and more capability. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 The multitasking device temporarily boosts radiance, improves firmness, and sculpts the look of facial contours—all in just a few minutes a day. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026 Computer simulations and dynamic modeling performed by the team show that lowering this energy barrier boosts speed from under 100 flips per second to over 400,000 flips per second, ultimately generating over a million random bits every second. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026 Fall prep boosts blooms by keeping roots strong and reducing pest issues. — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026 Annemarie Börlind’s Eye Wrinkle Cream boosts skin elasticity, protects from further signs of aging, and reduces the appearance of fine lines. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
There are odds boosts and parlay boosts from theScore Bet offered regularly. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Its exclusive coverage of the wild card round (which aired on ESPN and ABC from 2022 to ’25) will deliver boosts to the broadcast network and streaming flagship Peacock. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026 This product reduces frizz, boosts shine, and protects against heat damage from blow-drying and curling. — Kim Grundy, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026 The main policy under consideration would link Medicare’s doctor pay rates to a medical inflation measure, giving doctors guaranteed pay boosts, as hospitals and other parts of the health care system have long received. — John Wilkerson, STAT, 24 Sep. 2026 Negative ion technology seals cuticles and boosts shine for a silky, frizz-free finish. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 Sullivan saw that his ratings suffered as his competition enjoyed boosts from featuring the young singer. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 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 boy then hoists a mop above his head before laying it on the floor and mopping it.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Peter Zumthor’s design hoists a serpentine platform atop pavilions that read like stout, truncated legs, making the edifice almost creaturely in its architectural stance.
    — George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of hoists
Verb
  • That’s harder to find in fashion these days, as the comparable speed of digital culture increases trend turnover and even algorithmic advertising struggles to keep up with what looking empirically cool means.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026
  • While productivity increases dramatically, consumption often grows even faster.
    — Sudipto Dasgupta, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of increases
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  • The 20% off everything Fall Design Event also includes brand favorites, such as the Baywood quilt, which features a hand-pick stitching pattern that enhances its tactile quality.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The monitor's Black Equalizer feature ensures that even the darkest shadows are visible, and HDR10 enhances highlights for eye-popping color.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of enhances
Verb
  • Accessibility Very good—two street-level entrances have ramps in place and are wheelchair-accessible, and lifts access all floors of the hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • When the dealer lifts the top card slightly to check for a blackjack, a partner with good eyesight can catch a glimpse and signal to the player.
    — Kit Chellel, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of lifts
Verb
  • The billboards feature a photo of Elhosseiny with the viral photo of Holmes in a black turtleneck that promotes Just Blood.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Quince syrup helps soothe sore throats, while jujube syrup promotes calmness.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of promotes
Verb
  • If malware steals an active login session, an attacker may be able to access an account without typing your password again.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • And Michael Rishawn almost steals the show with his delicious comic turn as the restaurant host, as well as other ancillary characters.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of steals
Noun
  • Microsoft Project Professional 2024 can sync with Project Online and Project Server and supports LTSC.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
  • In North Carolina, researchers found that food and housing supports lowered Medicaid spending over time.
    — Priyanka D McCluskey, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of supports
Noun
  • And among recent film offerings are movie shot locally as the Garden State enjoys a Hollywood production boom underpinned by film tax credits and other state incentives and local hires.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The Port Authority of Kansas City approved incentives for the development earlier this year.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
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“Boosts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosts. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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