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
Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
And since spring showers can make the streets a little slippery, these boots will keep you safe thanks to grippy, non-skid outsoles.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
The bronze figure of Rocky Balboa — arms raised in victory, clad in boxing trunks and boots — has become a point of pilgrimage for people around the world.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Also pull on a sturdy pair of boots.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The bronze figure of Rocky Balboa — arms raised in victory, clad in boxing trunks and boots — has become a point of pilgrimage for people around the world.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
That first night, Andrej’s roommates were a man in a coma and an elderly French woman in a diaper and boots (no pants), who marched around her bed singing like a chanteuse.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
He was last seen wearing a green hoodie, ripped khaki pants and hiking boots.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Fudd arrived wearing monochrome black boots to complement her brown and black plaid blazer set, a tribute to the country stylings of her new home.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
The youngest daughter of Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin followed up last year's prom-bat boots (get it) by sporting a pair of Converse with her cherry-red spaghetti strap prom dress, as seen in a photo posted by her mom.
—Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
And since spring showers can make the streets a little slippery, these boots will keep you safe thanks to grippy, non-skid outsoles.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
The bronze figure of Rocky Balboa — arms raised in victory, clad in boxing trunks and boots — has become a point of pilgrimage for people around the world.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Also pull on a sturdy pair of boots.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The bronze figure of Rocky Balboa — arms raised in victory, clad in boxing trunks and boots — has become a point of pilgrimage for people around the world.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
That first night, Andrej’s roommates were a man in a coma and an elderly French woman in a diaper and boots (no pants), who marched around her bed singing like a chanteuse.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
He was last seen wearing a green hoodie, ripped khaki pants and hiking boots.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Fudd arrived wearing monochrome black boots to complement her brown and black plaid blazer set, a tribute to the country stylings of her new home.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 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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In all, there were a total of 65 kicks to the victim’s head, Sapolu testified.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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These sneaks utilize the latest running innovations to ensure your kicks improve performance while still looking stylish.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If the creditor fumbles the process, then an otherwise valid and collectible debt may be barred.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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The sights, sounds and thrills of NASCAR auto racing are returning to Kansas Speedway for the first major motorsports weekend of 2026 in KC.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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While the area can provide plenty of thrills, Fayetteville’s quieter features are often overlooked.—
Jordan Charbonneau,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But if all of America’s trading partners, or former trading partners, are heading into crisis, the crisis blows back.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2026
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Most notably, Turkey and Greece came to blows several times, usually over their still-unresolved territorial conflict over Cyprus in the Mediterranean.—
Carla Martinez Machain,
The Conversation,
21 Apr. 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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Claire meets strange apothecary Master Raymond, who dubs her La Dame Blanche.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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Soon a tunnel between the ships, then a meeting, with a friendly, inquisitive alien who looks like a sort of craggy spider/crab, whom Grace dubs Rocky.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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English ivy ruins paint jobs, encourages wood rot, and damages stucco and the mortar between bricks.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Jeff then immediately ruins the stakes-building tension by launching into an interminable Applebee’s ad.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Boots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boots. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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