as in kicks
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
the fans got a real boot out the team's lopsided victory over its longtime rivals
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as in fumbles
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
he booted the answer of what should have been an easy question
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Recent Examples of boots
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Will there be boots on the ground in Iran?
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Mar. 2026
In London, boots have always been a staple.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
For footwear, loafers and ankle boots remain favorites, although white sneakers also work for a more casual yet sophisticated look.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
Will Trump’s growing flirtations with American boots on the ground risk a quagmire that will swallow American lives and souls similar to the experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq?
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
At least not for the immediate future, after two starters — center Patrick Ngongba and point guard Caleb Foster — ended the rivalry victory on the bench in walking boots.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Her bare legs and her light brown leather Frye boots were drenched in the man’s blood.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
If that includes putting boots on the ground – our preference is for the boots on the ground to be those of the Iranians.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
At a recent show the ringleader wore a red dirndl with gray knee socks and black ankle boots.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Will there be boots on the ground in Iran?
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Mar. 2026
In London, boots have always been a staple.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
For footwear, loafers and ankle boots remain favorites, although white sneakers also work for a more casual yet sophisticated look.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
Will Trump’s growing flirtations with American boots on the ground risk a quagmire that will swallow American lives and souls similar to the experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq?
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
At least not for the immediate future, after two starters — center Patrick Ngongba and point guard Caleb Foster — ended the rivalry victory on the bench in walking boots.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Her bare legs and her light brown leather Frye boots were drenched in the man’s blood.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
If that includes putting boots on the ground – our preference is for the boots on the ground to be those of the Iranians.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Dominic Zvada boots a 31-yard field goal to give the Wolverines the lead.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boots
Noun
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All of a sudden, her kicks, her name, her story went viral.—
Eric Prisbell,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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These kicks are supremely comfortable and are now the MVPs of my collection of more than 40 pairs of sneakers.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sonny feels like a departure; unlike Bernthal’s mercenaries, Sonny fumbles with his gun, has a bleeding heart, and lays his vulnerabilities bare.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Seahawks are a high-turnover team on both sides of the ball, but the 49ers have forced just two takeaways in the season series — both fumbles in the opener.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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When the surf is low, those seeking thrills and good vibes grab a skateboard and head inland.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
2 Mar. 2026
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They were captivated by the choreography on the floor and the balance on the beam, by the work each gymnast puts into their routine and by the thrills of the best show in Los Angeles.—
Tribune News Service,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The final whistle blows at Miami Stadium, yet the adrenaline is still high.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Pay special attention to soil moisture when the wind blows.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sparks muffs the punt and South Alabama recovers on Texas State's 39-yard line.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While Americans searched for spaces for deeper community in that span, CultureCon – which now dubs itself the world's largest meetup of creatives – sprouted from a gathering of 21 people in Ellis' apartment to an annual gathering place for 12,000 attendees.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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What the site dubs Best of the Best Destinations reflect places visitors have given the highest ratings over the past year.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There’s, in fact, a lot of narrative chaos in the movie’s last third, from a pyramid scheme that ruins Junyang’s professional ego to the fact that Lydia, once she’s given birth, is basically cut out of the picture.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Feb. 2026
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When fans see an exciting big hit, thinking about how the players might not know their own family members in 30 years ruins the fun.—
Eleanor M. Perfetto,
STAT,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Boots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boots. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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