as in to fumble
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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as in kick
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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Recent Examples of boot
CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
The backlash to Spyglass’ decision to boot Barrera from the franchise was swift, with free-speech advocates and pro-Palestine activists condemning the studio.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
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
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Verb
Voters booted two Republican incumbents off the Georgia commission in November amid complaints about rising bills.
—CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
The backlash to Spyglass’ decision to boot Barrera from the franchise was swift, with free-speech advocates and pro-Palestine activists condemning the studio.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boot
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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Since the first release in December, critics have accused the administration of fumbling the rollout and withholding too many documents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Thirty-two minutes into the game, Sarasota scored when Paradise’s Jørgen Pettersen headed in a free-kick cross from near the corner flag.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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Fears drew attention for another kick toward an opponent's groin.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wind shear, which occurs when winds blow at different speeds and/or directions with height, acts as an impediment to fledgling tropical storms and hurricanes.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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There's also a short clip of Cyrus onstage as Hannah with a band, blowing a kiss to a crowd as confetti falls around her.—
Mary Pat Thompson,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The chill one and the thrill seeker If one partner wants to go paragliding but the other is scared of heights, Grozdon said a compromise is in order.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the sheer thrill of bargain hunting, Champagne believes a deeper transaction takes place at the estate sales.—
Zoey Goto,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Also dubbed as the balloon jean, barrel hems are intentionally curved–roomy through the leg with a subtler taper and cinch at the ankle.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Canadian engineer dubbed his creation BlackFly and spent years working on it in secret.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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People suffer and the country becomes ruined.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Anti-Chafe Stick With sweaty bodies and lots of walking often comes chafing, something that can ruin a day in a theme park faster than a thunderstorm.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boot. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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