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
Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Stick to neutral colors for easy outfit mixing and pair them with other versatile options like flip-flops, sandals, or boots depending on the season.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
Justin Curto, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Baseball pundits predicted great things from Turner and the team, but the first few months of season found Turner sinking deeper into a slump and booting balls in the field.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The permanence of the Chelsea boot has a lot to do with comfort and ease.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Stick to neutral colors for easy outfit mixing and pair them with other versatile options like flip-flops, sandals, or boots depending on the season.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
Kylie Kelce, wife of Jason (and sister-in-law of Travis), recently booted Joe Rogan from his No. 1 perch on Spotify and Apple with her new podcast, Not Gonna Lie.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Baseball pundits predicted great things from Turner and the team, but the first few months of season found Turner sinking deeper into a slump and booting balls in the field.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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The 49ers also got next to nothing on kick and punt returns, especially after return man Jacob Cowing muffed a punt that the 49ers were able to gather in after a scramble for the ball.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Packers defensive lineman Karl Brooks pushed his way forward through the Bears line, leaped with his hand raised and blocked Santos’ kick.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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My manuscript was finally being read by editors, who responded with almost-wins — an overtime pass, fumbled.Tara Dorabji, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Gone are the days of fumbling with cords and adapters—this smart board simplifies connectivity to keep your focus on what matters most.New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2025
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In 2022, the mayor of Saint-Gervais, a French village on Mont Blanc’s lower slopes, proposed that thrill seekers pay a €15,000 (around $15,600) deposit before attempting Mont Blanc: €10,000 for rescue operation costs and €5,000 for funeral fees.Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
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People are drawn to these sensational stories by curiosity about the motivations of the criminals, concerns about justice and the legal system, and the thrill of solving a real-life whodunnit.Marc Berman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Credit them with winning 10 games although losing three of their last four and blowing a chance to win the ACC championship and get into the playoff put a huge damper on the season.Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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Employers added 256,000 jobs in December, blowing past economists' expectations and signaling that the job market remains resilient in the face of still-high borrowing rates and stickier-than-expected inflation.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The good news is that Samsung patched the bug, dubbed CVE-2024-49415, with December's OS update after Silvanovich reported the threat in September.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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The newest blaze, dubbed the Kenneth Fire, broke out late Thursday afternoon in the San Fernando Valley and has already consumed some 800 acres.Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Well, Neptune and his Wildcats might just be ruining the convenient narrative.CJ Moore, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.Don Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boot. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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