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 Government bond investors want cuts to public spending, less borrowing and business-friendly measures aimed at boosting growth, such as reversing some of the payroll tax increases introduced under Reeves. — Ian King, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 As Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy came under fire for releasing an attack ad featuring his Democratic competitor’s estranged mother, a mysterious news site was running a Facebook ad boosting the controversial video. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 Trump spent a bit of his roughly 90-minute speech boosting the candidates, mostly by attacking their Democratic opponents. — Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026 Europeans have responded by boosting military spending, strengthening their own weapons industries and seeking greater strategic independence. — Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 Executives at Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Air Group have emphasized protecting margins over boosting passenger volumes. — Reuters, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026 This makes shrimp a solid option for people looking to cut their calories while boosting their protein intake. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 22 Oct. 2026 Ester Manas returned to the runway for SS27 after a two year break, boosting Paris Fashion Week’s curve representation. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026 Maybe some utility at getting casual background viewing and boosting ad revenue. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosting
  1. hoisting
  2. increasing
  3. enhancing
  4. lifting
  5. promoting
  6. stealing
  7. heaving
  8. expanding
Verb
  • The song is a dreamy barn-raiser, hoisting this premise on warm guitar tones and a plaintive tone that proves a through-line throughout the record.
    — Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Paramedics stabilized the injured man before hoisting him into the helicopter for transport to a trauma hospital.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of hoisting
Verb
  • Beyond domestic challenges, CATL is also scrambling to build more plants in Europe to avoid running afoul of increasing EU protectionism.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • While the disease remains more common among women over 50, diagnoses among younger women are increasing, prompting cancer specialists to encourage earlier conversations about individual risk.
    — Melissa May, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of increasing
Verb
  • The finishing touch should be a shine-enhancing hair gloss to blend the blonde tones seamlessly into the brunette strands.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The initiative was part of the retailer’s aim to support new talents and its increasing focus on enhancing its brand awareness globally.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of enhancing
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  • The reduction in missions lifting off from Florida has slowed Falcon 9's Starlink launch cadence considerably.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Record-high diesel prices pushed freight off the highway and onto the railroads in the third quarter, lifting CSX, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to record revenue.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of lifting
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  • Chater doesn’t disagree, particularly as promoting the album has prompted more conversations about the subject.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Many classical Christian schools go a step further in their focus on reclaiming and promoting Western Christian culture.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of promoting
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  • With the Rays trailing 2-1 after Liam Hicks' RBI groundout in the fourth, Mesa was caught stealing third for the final out of the fifth with slugger Yandy Díaz at the plate.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Continue reading … DIRTY POLITICS — Antifa supporter charged with stealing GOP campaign signs in NY race to replace Stefanik.
    — , FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of stealing
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  • The video on Iranian state television follows the length of a long underground chamber, lined on both sides by tables heaving with wreckage of American military drones.
    — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 2026
  • On the final play of the game, Underwood found space and gave his receivers time to get downfield before heaving a bomb that ended up sailing just out the back of the end zone.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of heaving
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  • The four countries agreed Monday to continue talks on expanding cooperation among them, particularly about regional peace and security, a statement said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Some brands are expanding their use of advance material and capacity commitments, while delaying final decisions on color, SKU quantities or market allocation.
    — Jessica Binns, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of expanding

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“Boosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosting. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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