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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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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Recent Examples of boot
Fred C. Mercer, Outdoor Life, 14 Aug. 2025
Throw your combat boots on in the morning and get ready.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
The group, called Supporters of Recall Pamela Price, remained nearly $700,000 in debt about eight months after the November election, when voters took the unprecedented step of booting the county’s top prosecutor from office.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2025
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Noun
When everything was ready, Paul shoved his rifle into the saddle boot and climbed onto Flikka.
—Fred C. Mercer, Outdoor Life, 14 Aug. 2025
Throw your combat boots on in the morning and get ready.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Earlier this year, Caruso sided with DeSantis when the governor clashed with House Speaker Daniel Perez, who then punished Caruso by stripping him of his committee chairmanship and booting him out of his corner office into another space.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
The group, called Supporters of Recall Pamela Price, remained nearly $700,000 in debt about eight months after the November election, when voters took the unprecedented step of booting the county’s top prosecutor from office.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boot
Noun
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The Dolphins challenged for the league-worst the last couple of years, so the opening three Chicago kicks mattered.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Aug. 2025
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Marion earned preseason first-team honors as a kick returner by Sporting News, Phil Steele, Walter Camp and Athlon.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Then the rookie fumbled late in the first quarter and absorbed a huge hit that prompted the concussion spotter to pull him off the field for an evaluation.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
22 Aug. 2025
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Ewers was sacked twice and fumbled the ball both times, losing possession.—
Omar Kelly
August 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These toys have become hugely popular worldwide, with people collecting, reselling, and getting a real thrill just from the unboxing experience.—
Zoriana Zahorodnia,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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This tree house style trades at-home frills for the thrills of nature.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The foghorn blew every 30 seconds and pelicans sailed above, doing a quick half corkscrew turn before diving.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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United’s prospective new owner, Michael Knighton, was on the pitch beforehand, ball-juggling and blowing kisses to the crowd, and Neil Webb smashed one in from 25 yards on his debut — wild stuff, honestly (yeah, get on with it, Grandad).—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Perkins dubbed this new gang of comedy talent the ‘Brit Art’ crew and reflected on how the pandemic stymied this kind of collaboration.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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Corll tortured, raped and killed at least 28 boys and young men between the ages of 13 and 20 in a rash of crimes dubbed the Houston Mass Murders.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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But a sewer backup during this weekend's historic flood ruined 60 of the backpacks, Maya Bell reports.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boot. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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