BOOSTS Synonyms: 345 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of boost

as in hoists

to lift with effort boosted the child into her car seat

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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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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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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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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

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noun

plural of boost

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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as in raises

something added (as by growth) a sudden boost in sales

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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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Nvidia typically provides financial backing to help AI partners raise debt, which boosts Nvidia's chip revenue as the nature of such deals has ginned up concerns over concentrated risk in the technology sector. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Diversification boosts profits and spreads risk, reducing dependence on any single commodity or corridor. — Robert Muggah, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026 The red light therapy wand depuffs, smooths, and boosts radiance in three minutes, according to the brand. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 This helps encourage grass roots to grow deeper into the soil, which boosts its drought-tolerance. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026 Plus, the formula boosts melanin synthesis to halt premature color loss. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026 That dual hub also boosts airport jobs and investment, helps keep fares competitive and provides more air service options than other single-hub airports. — Ray Lahood, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 The gold star ingredient is none other than hyaluronic acid, which boosts hydration and supports the skin barrier, giving your complexion a firming and plumping effect. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026 Her goal for the upcoming year is to construct a space that builds character, boosts student confidence, and fosters a strong sense of community. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 31 July 2026

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That includes boosts from socialist Donavan McKinney, who is running for Michigan’s 13th District, and Will Lawrence, who cross-endorsed with el Sayed and is running for Michigan’s 7th District. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026 While the Big Data + Panel tide raised pretty much every boat in the sports-TV waters, the year-to-year boosts notched by the likes of the NBA, NFL and NHL were likely a one-time phenomenon. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026 Increasing popularity and selling as many tickets as is possible boosts revenues; revenues can be used to reinvest in infrastructure and to make tournaments better in the ongoing arms race for supremacy between the four Grand Slams. — James Hansen, New York Times, 27 July 2026 The Oura Ring education content emphasizes that first-thing sunlight suppresses melatonin and boosts cortisol. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026 While clipping boosts awareness, tracking direct conversions remains a challenge, and both methods face disclosure risks, echoing past regulatory issues. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 But Gunther said there were idiosyncratic boosts, such as for event tickets and gambling with the World Cup. — Alex Harring,sarah Min, CNBC, 21 July 2026 Both equilibrium and nonequilibrium thermodynamic computers receive continuous boosts of energy from thermal fluctuations, Whitelam explained. — Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026 But its new Penta Tandem panel tech delivers boosts in a few key areas, including HDR, brightness, and refresh rate. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

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Spain's Rodri hoists the World Cup trophy surrounded by teammates.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
None of that means that whoever hoists the Claret Jug in two days will not have earned it.

— Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of hoists

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That salt enhances and changes the overall flavor experience.

— Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026
Giving deputies immediate access to behavioral health resources improves outcomes, enhances safety and connects people with long-term support instead of unnecessary incarceration.

— Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of enhances

Verb

An adult user usually has a preferred seat height that promotes comfort and security.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Eli Lilly is also suing Aesthetic Envy, a California med spa that promotes retatrutide, and Striker Pharmacy, which has made a version of the experimental drug.

— Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of promotes

Noun

Transportation issues, costs of services and a lack of care options make accessing information on dementia, caregiving and specialized supports for memory care particularly difficult for rural communities.

— Eric Cerino, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
The local nonprofit supports families affected by homicide and violent crime.

— Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of supports

Noun

Ackman’s approach to retention goes beyond financial incentives.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
In order to convince people to replace solo driving with mass transit, LA Metro is offering cash incentives for people to park at least one of their cars at home and try walking, bike share, carpooling or taking a train or bus.

— Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

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