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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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
Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Once a family has been voted off the street, they’re booted out immediately.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Also pull on a sturdy pair of boots.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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Verb
When he was finally set free, the man was booted onto the street with no passport, driver’s license or other personal effects.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Once a family has been voted off the street, they’re booted out immediately.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
The bronze figure of Rocky Balboa — arms raised in victory, clad in boxing trunks and boots — has become a point of pilgrimage for people around the world.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Also pull on a sturdy pair of boots.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boot
Verb
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But there’s a risk the Commission will fumble.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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There was an emotional honesty that embraced the idea that growth isn’t always linear (see Andie from The Devil Wears Prada, fumbling a relationship with a good guy because her career came first).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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York and Rochdale issued a statement before kick-off, arguing that the quota should be increased from two to three, in line with the EFL’s three divisions.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Top with sea salt for an additional salty kick.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The family documents describe comfortable lives and prosperous businesses blown apart by the war and the mounting Nazi menace.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The focus narrows in on the remaining passengers and crew in the main sections of the aircraft not blown to bits, the cockpit and a stretch of the main cabin (finally, a reward for flying coach), precariously perched on a reef outcrop.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Verb
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Ahead of the Met Gala, dubbed fashion's biggest night in New York City, rumors have been circulating on social media that Beyoncé might be making an announcement related to her next album.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The range-topping variant is available in an exclusive finish dubbed Titan Silver, which resembles liquid metal thanks to a combination of fine aluminum flake and advanced pigment technology.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Apparently, staff learned to wash their hands, but the roaches returned to ruin another inspector’s visit.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boot. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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