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
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Plus, Newsom plans to boot potentially 200,000 refugees and other legal-status immigrants from full Medi-Cal coverage, saving $786 million.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Nicole Werbeck, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
The boot was pointed in front and featured a block heel.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Verb
She nearly got booted during the first roundtable vote, a close call that seemed to leave her shaken.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Plus, Newsom plans to boot potentially 200,000 refugees and other legal-status immigrants from full Medi-Cal coverage, saving $786 million.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
Most Christmas markets across Europe serve Glühwein in collectible mugs with the market's logo or shaped like Santa's boot.
—Nicole Werbeck, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
The boot was pointed in front and featured a block heel.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boot
Verb
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Beauty products have taken over my sink, leaving me fumbling for my go-to face washes and serums every morning and night.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Steelers failed to capitalize on the miscues from a jittery Stroud, who fumbled twice and threw a pick deep in Pittsburgh territory.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For those who love the chicken with a little kick, this creamy, extra flavorful casserole will win over anyone at the table.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Add a pinch of cayenne, cumin, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a zesty, savory twist that gives your morning a flavorful kick.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But aerospace engineers at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) have discovered a material that blows those two out of the water with nearly thrice the thermal conductivity.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
27 Jan. 2026
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The shuttle just suddenly blew apart.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There was a certain thrill to being so close to the action.—
Jasper Craven,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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If thrills are more your thing, Santa Clara is home to California’s Great America, where families and adventure seekers can enjoy more than 40 rides and attractions.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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According to the Ukrainian military news outlet Militarnyi, the robot was a reconnaissance-strike ground unit dubbed Droid TW, built by Ukrainian defense company DevDroid.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
29 Jan. 2026
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To the north, the Miami Correctional Facility – dubbed the ‘Speedway Slammer' – is set to make room for 1,000 immigrant detainees.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And, from this week’s issue, Nicola Twilley’s reporting on another lingering effect of the wildfires—smoke taint that is ruining grapes and threatening California’s wine industry.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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This will either change your life or ruin you.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boot. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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