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
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 July 2025
In the announcement video, she’s seen wearing a black catsuit with patent leather thigh-high boots, walking in front of a backdrop with the album title written over and over in her signature font.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 21 July 2025
Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Fox was understandably bitter at how Wall Street managed to get the mogul booted from his own company, but Fox also set up his own pitfall by ignoring the increasingly turbulent economy.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025
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Noun
On Instagram, Hathaway teased a look at the 2025 Andy Sachs, dressed the part of a digital media mogul in a pinstripe waistcoat and trousers from Jean Paul Gaultier, black boots, and a heap of necklaces.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 July 2025
In the announcement video, she’s seen wearing a black catsuit with patent leather thigh-high boots, walking in front of a backdrop with the album title written over and over in her signature font.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 21 July 2025
Verb
On Sunday, fans cheered when Austin Shepard and Charlie Georgiou, who were booted from the island, made an appearance at the event.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Fox was understandably bitter at how Wall Street managed to get the mogul booted from his own company, but Fox also set up his own pitfall by ignoring the increasingly turbulent economy.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boot
Noun
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That footnote could end up being quite a kick to the rears of grantees, awardees and contractors in universities, medical centers and other research organizations around the country.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Suddenly, the baby delivers what seems to be a distinct kick, causing the dog's eyes to come open in confusion.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Verb
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While that might seem to be a bit too optimistic for a franchise that has historically fumbled from a depth perspective, the team can’t rebuild an entire defensive depth chart in one year.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Despite being ripe for a GOP takeover, the local committee fumbled its chance to usher another Republican into office, instead focusing on its inner feuds.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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There’s always going to be a perverse thrill to seeing real-life couples perform a relationship onscreen — better yet when that fictional iteration is mired in dysfunction.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
31 July 2025
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If that’s not enough of a thrill, passengers can head to Cliffside Cove to make cliff jumps.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Kaus was setting up the umbrella when a gust of wind blew her off a lifeguard stand, dropping her on the point end of the 1-inch metal pole, NJ.com reported.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
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In the marquee Challenger matchup of the weekend, a rematch of the Mid-Season final, Las Vegas blew the doors off of Nashville.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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The bill, dubbed the most substantial housing package since the 1990s, unanimously passed the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Their offspring spread further west, and in 2011 a wolf dubbed OR7 by biologists made its way from Oregon to California, achieving minor celebrity as residents watched his progress on online cameras and cheered the breed’s success.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Freezing her eggs was a priority because chemotherapy could ruin her chances of fertility and natural birth.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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“Boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boot. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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