How to Use boost in a Sentence

boost

1 of 2 verb
  • She boosted the boy onto his father's shoulders.
  • Their labor builds the Warhol brand, which boosts its earnings.
    Peter C. Baker, The New Yorker, 7 July 2023
  • Our latest beauty secret is the key to boosting the essence of your skin.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 Aug. 2023
  • As speeds climb, rear wheels can turn in phase with fronts to boost stability.
    Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Flaked salmon stars in this dish, boosted by asparagus, green peas, dill, and lemon zest.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 7 July 2023
  • But that helped boost the month’s total to 2.84 inches, more than twice the average at this time in July.
    Martin Weil, Washington Post, 10 July 2023
  • All three touted a national park’s ability to boost tourism in the region.
    Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 7 July 2023
  • So any price increase in July would have the effect of boosting the year-over-year inflation rate.
    Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Soundbars are a great way to boost your audio profile without setting up a ton of speakers.
    K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Oil prices are now boosting US inflation after subtracting from it at the end of last year.
    Lucia Kassai, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2024
  • That’s why it’s often thought that fasted cardio may boost fat loss, though current research on that is mixed.
    Amber Sayer, Health, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The Schiff campaign declined to comment about the candidate’s efforts to boost Garvey.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
  • Before pausing last month, the central bank had boosted its benchmark rate 10 straight times.
    Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2023
  • Scott, perhaps keen to boost morale after the tragedy, opted for a more upbeat, pleasure-seeking fare to kick off his next chapter.
    Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2023
  • The group is seeking to help farmers manage their estates, looking to boost yields above the current level of 1.1 metric tons per hectare.
    Dayanne Sousa, Fortune Asia, 2 Mar. 2024
  • At the same time, the two lenders have had to boost their reserves against the possibility of rising borrower defaults.
    Ken Sweet, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2024
  • The Biden administration has called on oil companies to ramp up spending to boost output and push down oil prices in the coming years.
    David Uberti, WSJ, 27 Oct. 2023
  • This puts extra strain on the organ, boosting someone’s heart rate and blood pressure—and increasing their risk of heart failure.
    Korin Miller, SELF, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Lastly, the ice cream should have a custardy texture, not too much air whipped in (a common tactic to stretch ice cream and boost profits), and a confident splash of vanilla.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 7 July 2023
  • And Republicans aren't just aiming to use the prosecution to boost support for Trump.
    Harold Maass, The Week, 17 June 2023
  • In my experience, a positive story about science can boost morale on a long zoom call.
    Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2023
  • This light-therapy lamp simulates daylight without harmful UV rays to help boost moods and kick the winter blues.
    Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The Fever wouldn’t disclose how many tickets have been sold, but the likelihood of signing Clark is already boosting the franchise and in turn attendance.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Studies have also found that walking for 15 minutes a day, at least five days a week, helps to boost immunity and combat sweet cravings.
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Elm & Rye uses a blend of natural ingredients such as panax ginseng, maca root, and horny goat weed to help boost libido and promote healthy blood flow.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 Oct. 2023
  • As one of the world’s richest men, however, Musk has tremendous resources at his disposal — and X seems to be doing some forum shopping to boost its odds.
    Adi Robertson, The Verge, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The union initially proposed a $5 immediate hourly wage increase and a $3 boost each subsequent year of a three-year contract, for a total raise of $11 an hour.
    Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2023
  • And it’s allowed Jefferson to accept more students, boosting its admissions rate to 52% for the last school year, up from 46% five years earlier.
    Tami Luhby, CNN, 5 Oct. 2023
  • But the hunger suppressors also have the potential to boost demand for healthier foods and activities like going to the gym.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2023
  • This year's Montero SR comes with a new and more powerful engine, and some other refinements that have boosted its image.
    Martin Padgett Jr., Car and Driver, 2 Aug. 2023
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boost

2 of 2 noun
  • Give the boy a boost onto the stage, will you?
  • One company's innovation has proven to be a boost to the entire industry.
  • After layoffs at the company, employees needed a boost in morale.
  • Exercise can sometimes provide a boost of energy.
  • Or to give a boost to some of the younger and lesser known of them?
    Will Heinrich, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2024
  • But there seems to be this boost when Joe Ripa comes on.
    Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Pro tip: To give short stems a boost, fill the bottom of your vase with pebbles or lemons and limes.
    Michelle Brunner, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Pack a pouch of this lemon-garlic tuna for a bright flavor boost.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
  • The company pointed to a 10% drop in employee turnover and a 16% boost in the length of barista tenure.
    Paolo Confino, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The boost of 9%, the first increase in a decade, went into effect on February 1.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 19 Feb. 2024
  • The buffalo wing sauce moistens the ground chicken and gives it a nice boost of flavor.
    Samantha Lande, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Even without the option for removable cups, the slight compression gives the girls a bit of a boost.
    Cortne Bonilla, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 July 2023
  • The makeup of modern sterols likely gave crown-group eukaryotes a boost over the stem group.
    Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 23 Oct. 2023
  • And as her hair gets longer, she's taken to retro styles to give it a boost of nostalgic chicness.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The new staff has already seen a boost of energy around the program on the recruiting trail.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024
  • It's got a boost of soothing vitamin E and has a pleasant mint scent.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Some space for backs Austin Ekeler and Joshua Kelley would be a boost and take some burden off the passing game.
    Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2023
  • Whether Houck and Sale can provide the boost the club sorely needs will be a huge factor in the Sox’ ultimate fate.
    Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2023
  • A lot of that came on the back of the logistics industry, which got a big boost from soaring trade with China.
    Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024
  • One way of giving them a boost may be to switch them from a manual to an electric toothbrush.
    Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 24 Oct. 2023
  • But the Kansas City Chiefs star got a last-minute boost in votes — thanks, perhaps, to his very A-list cheering section this fall.
    Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Read more: Best Tech Gifts Your favorite guy’s self-care practices will get a major boost with these gifts.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Deer eyes also get a boost because the pupils are bigger in relation to the overall size of the eye and therefore let in more light.
    Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 6 July 2023
  • The funky lug sole is a stylish accent when worn with wide-leg trousers or cropped jeans, and also adds a subtle boost of height without the pain of heels.
    Jennifer Chan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
  • The slipperiness of this discharge gives sperm a boost toward reaching the cervix.
    Mara Santilli, SELF, 26 Jan. 2024
  • His red-zone skills should provide a boost for an offense that was one of the least effective there last season.
    Christopher Price, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Too many seeds may give your body a major fiber boost, which can lead to digestive challenges if your body isn’t used to them.
    Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2023
  • In Florida, school choice was given a huge boost by the pandemic.
    Emma Green, The New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2023
  • In the Betty is Back, this little teaspoon of St. Germain gives an ever-so-gentle fleshiness to the orange fruit, with a floral boost.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2024
  • Still, simply by naming these artists, Beyoncé has given them a demonstrable boost in streams and fans.
    Leah Asmelash, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024

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