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Recent Examples of booing
Will Sammon, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
Quickly, though, as McLean walked off the mound, the booing turned into a standing ovation.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for booing
Noun
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According to a blog post from The Spruce Pets, a new kitten can cause a lot of stress for an older cat, leading to behaviors like hissing, reclusiveness or even a sudden change in eating habits.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Raging at the decision, the 29-year-old Medvedev sprinted across the court to remonstrate angrily with Allensworth and whipped up a jeering New York crowd.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Miller spoke after videos circulated online of large crowds in the Columbia Heights neighborhood jeering federal officers in the streets.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Aurelien Tchouameni Those mid-January boos at the Bernabeu belong to the past.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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LaMalfa tried to defend his record and that of congressional Republicans, but was repeatedly met with a chorus of boos.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The match was halted for about six minutes as jeers, whistles and boos rang out around Louis Armstrong Stadium, with fans refusing to stay quiet so Bonzi could serve.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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The women in red hats are met with eye rolls, indifference and jeers during Chicago City Council meetings.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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On a 3rd and 1, Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt got a first down with the help of Kelce blocking on the line, but the tight end blocked a little bit longer after the whistle blew.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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On the first day of training camp, Payton said what every coach worth his whistle believes, but few vocalize.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Booing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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