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
Louis Menand, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Around Ann Arbor, places and rituals normally devoted to football game days got a country conversion, as streets, sidewalks and pubs swarmed with concertgoers clad in Western hats, boots, denim and fringe.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
If your wardrobe is in need of a new pair of boots, consider Amazon your one-stop place to shop.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Pair it with riding boots and a shoulder bag during the day, and layer it up with tights when temperatures drop.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Chaco is known for making great hiking sandals, and their boots are sure to have the same durable outsole and comfortable food bed for walking long distances.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Finish off the look with platform clogs or mini ankle boots — or slip into a pair of fuzzy socks for a chill night at home.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Sturdy hiking boots and layers can help you be prepared for rapidly changing weather.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
But, in 1965, the year the United States put bombers in the air and boots on the ground in Vietnam, pretty much the only people who carried cameras were professional photographers and tourists.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Around Ann Arbor, places and rituals normally devoted to football game days got a country conversion, as streets, sidewalks and pubs swarmed with concertgoers clad in Western hats, boots, denim and fringe.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
If your wardrobe is in need of a new pair of boots, consider Amazon your one-stop place to shop.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Pair it with riding boots and a shoulder bag during the day, and layer it up with tights when temperatures drop.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Chaco is known for making great hiking sandals, and their boots are sure to have the same durable outsole and comfortable food bed for walking long distances.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Finish off the look with platform clogs or mini ankle boots — or slip into a pair of fuzzy socks for a chill night at home.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Sturdy hiking boots and layers can help you be prepared for rapidly changing weather.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boots
Noun
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Dirty kicks are essentially high-arching knuckleballs that can land in the middle of the field and take an unpredictable bounce or fly at an angle, depending on how the kicker makes contact.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Chris Romero, Saddleback, LB The senior linebacker leads the Zeta League favorite with 69 total tackles — almost 14 per game — and also returns kicks.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While both teams were in position to flip some results, the Ravens have to feel a little snakebitten with how their games have played out, including a couple of fourth-quarter Derrick Henry fumbles.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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Baltimore is smarting from that Monday home loss to Deroit -- but Crows would be 3-0 if not for a pair of Derrick Henry fumbles.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The roadster lets drivers experience sports car thrills for a starting price of $29,830.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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Fall is all about the thrills, and amusement parks across the country — including Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Six Flags and more — lean into the season with spooky themes and festive decorations.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Something about the investigation feels off, though—especially once Evelyn blows into the police station like a force of nature, directing officers who hang on her words.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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The two Catholic Central League foes went back and forth, trading blows.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Looking in camera ruins a take.—
Sophie Ansari,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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This bike is meant to move, whether to speed through a commute, push an exercise ride a bit farther, or tackle that one hill that ruins your otherwise enjoyable route.—
Kevin Purdy,
ArsTechnica,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Boots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boots. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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