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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
Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
Another key factor in Panther’s expansion are Cambodia’s several trade agreements, which are expected to boost the company’s export sector throughout the year.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 14 Mar. 2025
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Adding Christian Walker’s glove and Isaac Paredes’ pull power should provide a boost in the wake of all the offseason departures.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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The annual increases will likely boost additional retirees beyond the $300,000 mark soon because there are five additional retirees currently being paid more than $280,000 each, according to statistics from the state comptroller’s office.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
Another key factor in Panther’s expansion are Cambodia’s several trade agreements, which are expected to boost the company’s export sector throughout the year.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 14 Mar. 2025
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Commodities giant Mercuria estimates that about 500,000 tons of copper are being shipped to the US this month — a significant boost from the standard monthly import of about 70,000 tons, according to Bloomberg.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Adding Christian Walker’s glove and Isaac Paredes’ pull power should provide a boost in the wake of all the offseason departures.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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On Selection Sunday, a few hours before St. John’s landed a No. 2 seed and a first-round matchup with No. 15 Omaha in the NCAA Tournament, Smith shared a series of photos on X. One showed Smith hoisting the trophy after his resurgent Red Storm’s Big East Tournament championship.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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But minutes after hoisting the Class 3A second-play trophy Saturday night at the State Farm Center in Champaign, the Mikrut brothers started thinking about doing the same in volleyball.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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The change was stark, as Paramount has been a leader in promoting diversity in Hollywood, championing initiatives to increase representation on-screen through programming as well as behind the scenes, through programs designed to diversify writers, directors and producers.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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San Diego’s payroll increased despite shedding Ha-Seong Kim (Tampa) and Jurickson Profar (these very Braves).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Another company, Thyssenkrupp, then processed the recycled titanium to enhance its machining and deformation characteristics.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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Richards says watching Newcastle United lift the Carabao Cup before the international break — ending their 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy — only fuelled his desire to help Palace to the first major trophy in their history.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Think about it this way, a rising tide lifts all boats.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The cast of Apple TV+’s Severance hopped across the pond for their latest pop-up activation promoting the workplace thriller, Season 2 of which concluded March 21.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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The acid works by dissolving the bonds between dead skin cells on the surface, which in turns promotes cell turnover.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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Carla O’Brien, a Pennsylvania mother and wife of a Pittsburgh Police lieutenant, is accused of stealing $147,408 from the Fox Chapel Baseball Softball Association (FCABSA) for personal use during her time as treasurer, according to the Bridgeville Signal Item and other area outlets.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The speedster can take extra bases on hits or steal them after reaching.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2025
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His administration has threatened steep tariffs on French exports, including wine and champagne, and has criticized EU leaders over defense spending and support for Ukraine.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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This feature will be launching soon in Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish in most countries with AI Overview support.—
Samuel Axon,
ArsTechnica,
27 Mar. 2025
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If the stock rises to $150 by the time restrictions lapse and the individual sells at $200, the $100 gain ($200 - $100) is capital gain.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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As a result, the gains were too few and the costs were too high.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Boost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boost. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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