boosting

verb

present participle of boost
1
as in hoisting
to lift with effort boosted the child into her car seat

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2
as in increasing
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 enhancing
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 lifting
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 promoting
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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6
as in stealing
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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Recent Examples of boosting Most claims about cornstarch in gardening, such as repelling ants or boosting water retention, lack scientific evidence. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 The city of Atlanta has secured up to $50 million in philanthropic funding for Mayor Andre Dickens’ legacy project aimed at boosting development in historically underserved neighborhoods. — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Accel Entertainment bought Fairmount for $35 million in 2024, started with video gambling, and was spending $3 million to roll out table games this year, while boosting purses by $500,000, attracting more horses and trainers. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Last year, Tatcha launched a Longevity collection inspired by Okinawan rituals, which so far includes a skin-boosting serum and cream, respectively. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 Bringing home a dedicated Bose television soundbar equipped with angled spatial drivers, dialogue-boosting algorithms, and expandable bass ports for under $200 is an exceptional value, making this the ideal window to upgrade your movie nights. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026 Watch this video for tips on boosting your car’s resale value. — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 The ongoing public outcry over pro athletes attempting to come back to college sports is boosting the Senate’s bipartisan college sports bill. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Omega-3s are best known for their cardiovascular and cognitive benefits, but they’re also widely marketed as mood-boosting supplements. — Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosting
  1. hoisting
  2. increasing
  3. enhancing
  4. lifting
  5. promoting
  6. stealing
  7. heaving
  8. expanding
Verb
  • That win against Freiburg, which ended with Martinez hoisting Unai Emery on his shoulders, is likely to prove his last Villa appearance.
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Nothing can ruin your day quite like the dull ache of underwire hoisting up your bust.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of hoisting
Verb
  • Qantas said demand for international travel remained strong, with both Qantas and its low-cost carrier Jetstar increasing capacity and unit revenue, although higher fuel costs weighed on international earnings.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • His foundation is aiming to spend $200 billion by 2045 with an increasing focus on AI.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of increasing
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  • The monthly books are chosen by a committee through the Dollywood Foundation with the goal of enhancing early childhood education.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The organization works to champion aspiring and established storytellers by providing events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation and encouraging community partnerships.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhancing
Verb
  • The machine can also carry out lifting operations independently, according to the company.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Others have called for lifting the cap, but only above a certain income threshold.
    — Kevin Freking, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of lifting
Verb
  • Center City Partners is a nonprofit focused on promoting the economic and social growth of Charlotte’s core, which includes uptown, midtown and South End.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
  • For Pope, the rally is about finding community alongside promoting voting rights.
    — Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of promoting
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  • Moments before, with Wells still at the plate and the Yankees leading 7-1, Flemming and color analyst Will Middlebrooks vented about Chisholm stealing second base and third base during the at-bat.
    — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • After spending 19 years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread, Jean Valjean is being released a hardened man.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of stealing
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  • Niemann hit two drives off the property, chopped his way up the fairway and finally lost it by heaving his club.
    — Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
  • The 1926 storm was more like a steamroller, heaving its hurricane strength winds across 135 miles, from the Keys to West Palm Beach, for nearly 18 hours.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Definition of heaving
Verb
  • Axel Springer is expanding in the Middle East, joining a growing number of Western publishers with an editorial presence in the region — and testing a key pillar of its editorial beliefs.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Mamdani’s signature 2-K program is scheduled to launch this fall with 2,000 students in select school districts, with the goal of expanding citywide over four years.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of expanding

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“Boosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosting. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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