boosting

verb

Definition of boostingnext
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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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosting
  1. increasing
  2. enhancing
  3. lifting
  4. promoting
  5. expanding
  6. intensifying
  7. raising
  8. selling
Verb
  • County officials attributed increasing mosquito activity to warmer temperatures brought by climate change.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The company continues to focus on expanding its product offerings and increasing its sales force to drive future revenue growth.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of increasing
Verb
  • Active ILMs could also provide flexible and adaptable joints for robotics-enhancing functionality.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This approach leverages influencers' unique ability to connect with audiences in an authentic way, enhancing the brand's visibility and credibility.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of enhancing
Verb
  • Due to the floating wind turbine’s constant motion caused by wind, waves, and currents, load-control systems were built during this operation to regulate the load during the lifting activities.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Then, smile, lifting your cheek muscles up; place your fingers on the top of your cheeks and release your lips to a neutral posture.
    Erica Sweeney, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of lifting
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  • By addressing individual risk factors, encouraging additional imaging and promoting early detection, these new rules are a vital advancement in the fight against breast cancer.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This new role is a perfect fit for Darnell, who is at the forefront of promoting equity in the hospitality industry and providing career development, mentorship, and resources for BIPOC professionals in New Orleans through her consultancy business, Porch & Okra, and her role with MiNO.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of promoting
Verb
  • Authorities will also highlight companies that show signs of inactivity on the registry of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, and are considering expanding a digital platform that lets banks share information on customers who show potential financial crime concerns.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Now the ride-share giant is expanding its service to include day-trip safaris in Africa.
    Passport by ForbesLife, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of expanding
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  • Two weeks ago, the Pentagon confirmed that some 10,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia for training and are presumed to be joining the fight against Ukraine, intensifying their partnership and alarming the United States and its allies.
    Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The move is one of multiple indications that the Biden administration is intensifying efforts to achieve a Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal before leaving office.
    Keir Simmons, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of intensifying
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  • The company has until March 22, 2025, to consummate a Business Combination, and there is uncertainty about meeting this deadline, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The company completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on July 11, 2024, raising gross proceeds of $230,000,000.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of raising
Verb
  • Sometimes selling every two minutes, this deodorant features the same jasmine, lily of the valley, sandalwood, and vanilla notes as its perfume counterpart—which, while undeniably popular since its launch in 1994, doesn't fly off shelves quite as rapidly as this sweat-stopping solid.
    Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Cozy season is in full swing — and Amazon is celebrating with deals on best-selling bedding.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of selling
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