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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
In May, police and city workers returned to Jose Rizal Park and again booted out dealers and addicts, preparing the park for a renovation. — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 The Padres tied the game in the bottom of the seventh before Bogaerts booted what would have been the third out in the top of the eighth. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026
Noun
One man was quick enough to grab his ankle and let out a firm objection, but the foot slipped free from the boot and the houndsman was gone into the tight tunnel full of frantic dogs and furious bear. — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 Justin also dressed for the occasion, in an oversized graphic tee, basketball shorts, and SKYLRK boots. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Aug. 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
  • Lake Brantley appeared to have picked up the first down on third down but the ball was fumbled backwards to put the Patriots in fourth and long.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
  • After Carter Jensen flew out to deep center field, Caglianone tagged from second base and kept running toward home as outfielder Andy Pages fumbled the baseball out of his glove.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of fumble
Noun
  • Once known for his fierce striking, power leg kicks, wheel kicks and punches.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Kamaru Usman racked up 15 straight wins before getting knocked out by a stunning last-minute head kick by Leon Edwards in 2022.
    — Mark Puleo, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of kick
Verb
  • California is attempting to build the nation's first bullet train, a project that's ballooned in cost and has blown through deadline after deadline for more than a decade.
    — Julie Watts, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The technology adapts the physics of Helmholtz resonance, which is the physical phenomenon behind the hum produced by blowing across a bottle neck.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of blow
Noun
  • For many, Menorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands, is synonymous with summer which makes Son Ermità like the thrill of the first dip in the sea in the morning or the joy of the last swim at dusk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The outdoor roller coaster, replacing the former Rip Ride Rockit, will put guests in the driver’s seat of some of the movies’ most iconic cars for high-speed thrills.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrill
Verb
  • This fungal disease, dubbed fusarium dieback, triggers drought-like symptoms which lead to severe damage and, often, death.
    — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The burnout duo, who live in an LA apartment dubbed Casa de Chill Zone, put Cheech and Chong to shame with their reefer madness.
    — Katie Walsh, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of dub
Verb
  • This allegedly caused the cancellation of school recesses, and also ruining weddings and funerals.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Shane loves Ilya, but fears going public will ruin their careers.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of ruin

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