Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

boost

[boost] / bust /








Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

In other words: These fears could also be a way to boost their collective bottom lines.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2026

In 2023, he brought a dog named Win into the training ground to boost morale, saying that it was used to represent the team as a family.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

Canada offered support Thursday to boost Ukraine's air defenses and help replenish its drone stocks, as the countries pledged to deepen their alliance during a visit by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

Markets went on to have a massive bull run as they recovered from the financial crisis of 2008, helping boost his index-fund investments.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

Even the smallest of ceremonies helped to boost morale, and the honor of becoming Guards was no small achievement.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

Analysts say the appeal could extend a closely watched legal battle that has drawn attention to Chey's control of SK Group, as the AI boom boosts the value of its chip assets.

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

"By changing the land to suit their needs, they can change it in such a way that boosts biodiversity and increases resilience in terms of climate change," Bowen added.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Addressing their basic needs by offering a host of services to all students and families — nearly 93% of children come from low-income households — is a priority that boosts attendance.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

Some investors like to speculate about potential additions, presuming that stocks tabbed to join the index will get short-term boosts, as funds tracking the S&P 500 will be forced to take positions.

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

“What happens when the Sender boosts the power?”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

Each site was given a made-up journalist's byline and a fake Twitter/X account, boosted by hundreds of fake accounts posting comments meant to look like real people.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

Although she quit the show early, her performance received strong reviews and boosted interest in the show, with fans reportedly travelling from across the US, external to see her.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

GameStop GME -0.29%decrease; red down pointing triangle reported higher profit in its latest quarter, boosted by an increase in collectibles sales, and raised its full-year outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

Uncertainty around iPhone prices has boosted sales this year, as consumers have preemptively bought now to avoid potential price hikes in the future, Jefferies analyst Edison Lee wrote in an August note.

From MarketWatch Sep. 7, 2026

They boosted themselves onto the sides of the tank, clutching at any groove or lip in the metal for dear life, and then they were rolling down the road toward the harbor at top speed.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

McDonald’s and Burger King are boosting training to improve hospitality.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Most people know it for boosting alertness, but scientists have also been interested in its possible connection to a lower risk of some age-related diseases.

From Science Daily Sep. 9, 2026

But with supply so tight nowadays, an analyst sees “a major opportunity” for Micron to cash in by boosting its manufacturing capacity.

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

Reversing course on clean renewables, and boosting coal again would be "completely counterproductive" according to Gropp.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

Scragg—he’d been an enormous help, boosting and encouraging the others, even organizing the lifting up of the plank.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




Vocabulary lists containing boost


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training