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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
Players each have 30 seconds on a personal clock, so whoever takes the longest and runs out of time first — sometimes because Jacquis calls for detailed clarifications — gets booted. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026 Olise always takes it and boots the ball straight out of play. — Stuart James, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Noun
Vehicle boots Additionally, if your car gets booted after three unpaid parking citations, that cost will increase from $50 to $75 — a number that has not changed since 1988, according to municipal court director William Rumuly. — Emily Holshouser july 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026 Perhaps no piece from Kate’s wardrobe has seen as much rotation as her favorite go-to boots, her trusty Penelope Chilvers long tassel boots. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 31 July 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
  • Most of the world was fumbling and scared, and Fauci seemed to have some idea of what to do.
    — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • After Duran took third on a fly ball, pinch-hitter Joc Pederson hit a ground ball up the middle that was fumbled by Taylor Walls, allowing Duran to score.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of fumble
Noun
  • The slow pace continued for a while, but eventually, Punk took down Rhodes with a leaping heel kick and tweaked his knee.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The kick was awarded when Toronto (3-7-8) defender Richie Laryea picked up a yellow card for a foul on Agustín Ojeda.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of kick
Verb
  • Mayo, who raced around the court blowing kisses to the WSU fans after Mason’s game-ending 3, finished with 25 points off 3-of-9 3-point shooting.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • The Green Bay Packers endured a highly disappointing 2025 season, finishing 9-8-1 and blowing multiple double-digit leads, including a 21-3 Wild Card advantage against Chicago.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of blow
Noun
  • While the subject matter shifted from bank robberies to art heists, the essence of the character as an effortlessly cool, independent wealthy titan of industry who stole for the thrill of it remained the same.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
  • One morning during my stay, there were even clowns buzzing about—a thrill to receive a balloon poodle alongside my morning flat white.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of thrill
Verb
  • The hymn was dubbed by the NAACP as the Black national anthem in the early 1900s.
    — PJ Green July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Another side-channel attack, dubbed Downfall and revealed in 2023, affected certain Intel processors.
    — Chetan Jaiswal, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Definition of dub
Verb
  • Being asked to prove yourself to AI can play havoc on your confidence and ruin your chances of getting your foot in the door.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Not that Miss Manners is excusing those who burst into dinner parties after the roast has been ruined — along with the other guests’ attitudes, most likely — and then blame it on traffic.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Definition of ruin

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