1
2
as in boob
Related Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boner
Noun
-
Charles’ pack of dogs incessantly barked blood curdling screams.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026 -
From another ward not too far away, the piercing screams of a patient are audible.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
It's been less than 24 hours since Kylie Jenner hit the red carpet for the premiere of The Moment, and the mom-of-two is once again turning heads—this time, thanks to a boob cutout top held together by tiny hook-and-eye closures.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
-
Kizzi’s boobs fall off her shirt several times.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Of the four dropped catches, two were fiendishly difficult, one was eminently takeable, and one was a howler.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
-
Earlier this year, scientists said video showed capuchin monkeys carrying at least 11 howler babies in Panama.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
-
With a regulation win in their sights, the Sabres allowed the score-tying goal with 26 seconds left in regulation and then made a defensive blunder in overtime to allow Jake Guentzel a clean breakaway for the game-winning goal.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
-
Seeking to avoid another blunder, board members formalized the succession planning, establishing a committee led by Gorman, who instituted a more rigorous evaluation.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
An appeals court also reversed a ruling from a judge in Chicago that barred federal agents from using certain riot control weapons, including tear gas and pepper balls, unless needed to prevent an immediate threat.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
-
The order also notes that protesters ignoring dispersal orders or trespassing on federal property is not appropriate justification for agents to deploy riot control weapons.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Here’s a quiz for everyone who doesn’t know a fumble from a field goal.—
J. Mark Powell,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
-
Cam Newton, the NFL’s Most Valuable Player, was frustrated the entire game and at one point appeared to have little interest in chasing a fumble in his own territory.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
His teams won five College World Series titles — three at Fullerton and two at Texas — and left an enduring impact of triumph with some stumbles and plenty of laughs along the way.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
-
There are plenty of laughs along the way, but the most powerful moment lands midway through the show.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
This story was updated to because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
17 Jan. 2026
-
The many myths and inaccuracies that surrounded him not only disguised the bloody, chaotic and cynical reality of Ramírez’s activities, but greatly assisted them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Boner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boner. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
