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verb

Definition of bootnext
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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boot

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noun

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
Verb
Chipmaker Intel, booted from the Dow Jones Industrial Average in November 2024, is emerging as the tech industry’s comeback kid. —John Kell, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026 Cali Pfaff of Studio Campo and Rituparna Simlai of Studio Arth related the invaluable art of styling concrete with various tips and tricks, and a few recommendations to boot. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
Golden boot leader Barbra Banda drew a foul in the box on defender Esme Morgan, but Spirit goalkeeper Sandy MacIver denied the penalty kick from Ally Lemos. —ABC News, 2 May 2026 This is the kind of car that would be a treat to see stateside – and likely one that will have American automakers shaking in their boots. —New Atlas, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for boot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boot
  1. fumble
  2. kick
  3. blow
  4. thrill
  5. dub
  6. ruin
Verb
  • The world is still reeling from the news that anyone would fumble Megan Thee Stallion.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 3 May 2026
  • In its bid to get out in front of the FCC’s inquiry, however, the NFL may have fumbled its advantage over CBS.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Definition of fumble
Noun
  • Clegg left the team two weeks ago after struggling with his kicks throughout the spring.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
  • Defender Reid Roberts made a spectacular save with a bicycle kick on a shot by Dániel Sallói to help the San Jose Earthquakes earn a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC on Saturday and remain unbeaten on the road.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 May 2026
Definition of kick
Verb
  • Anika Reed Latin music superstar Maluma opted for a dapper Tom Ford suit with his hair slicked back into a bun, blowing USA TODAY a kiss before exiting the carpet.
    — Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
  • Brunson had 27 points by halftime, including a 3-pointer at the buzzer that blew the score to 74-51 and gave him the second-most first-half points in Knicks playoff history.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Definition of blow
Noun
  • Kay isn’t some kind of unhinged chaos agent or emotional thrill-seeker (well, maybe just a little), but rather an adventurous artist eager to dig deep beneath the surface.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Today, teens are no different from any other generation, still searching for freedom and the thrill of playing chicken with authority.
    — Louis Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Definition of thrill
Verb
  • The duo has announced seven album premiere parties on May 22—dubbed the Inferno Sessions—in Tokyo, Berlin, Barcelona, London, Glasgow, New York, and Los Angeles.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
  • The skin care and makeup brand’s most recent launch arrived in concert with weekend one of Coachella (or Bieberchella, as it’s been dubbed).
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Definition of dub
Verb
  • Scrubbing can ruin the finish on fabric, especially upholstery.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
  • Safeguarding the location of the Bezos’ party could save the man Forbes calls the world’s fourth-richest person from having protesters ruin his evening.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Definition of ruin

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