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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
Those affected should check with the maker of the firmware being used to boot their systems and ask for guidance. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026 Former Citadel punter James Platte was booting the ball on the Giants’ field after practice on Thursday to punt returners Charlie Jones and Dalen Cambre. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
On a positive note, Northwestern could regain safety and captain Robert Fitzgerald, who has missed three games and was spotted wearing a protective boot on his left leg. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 His boots, too, are higher than those of anyone else in the film to emphasize his station. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 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
  • Three plays later, Austin Simmons hit Cayden Lee, who got blasted by a Longhorn defender and fumbled to set up the game-sealing Texas TD.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
  • And four plays after Browne fumbled at his own 2, Washington scored on 1 -yard plunge.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of fumble
Noun
  • After their match at this premium live event, Orton was left with a kick to his head and a bloody gash.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The Tomcats then won the penalty-kick shootout 4-2 to extend their magical run with a 2-1 victory over Evanston in a Class 3A state semifinal at Rockford Guilford.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of kick
Verb
  • The Jets blew a nine-point halftime lead and wasted a 33-point afternoon against a Raiders team that had lost four straight.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • As the final whistle blew at CPKC Stadium, signaling victory for the Kansas City Current in a Saturday playoff match, a release of joy swept across the field.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of blow
Noun
  • Antarctica Silversea’s first ship reimagined for polar pursuits, Silver Cloud strikes a commendable balance between expedition thrills and luxury amenities.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Torque had to be reduced from 505 ft lbs to 461 ft lbs to go easy on the gearbox, but the regular 503 horses were all there, and the thrill of shifting yourself was enough to make up for a slight acceleration deficit versus the regular car.
    — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of thrill
Verb
  • Bare Edie is a balm with no color pigment, which comes in one shade, dubbed Very Unspoken.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The show is set over 200 years after the life of Avatar Korra, with the world having been devastated by an apocalyptic event dubbed The Cataclysm that Korra is blamed for causing.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of dub
Verb
  • The tumult of these raids, which played out daily on TV and social media, ruined lives and hurt local economies.
    — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Season is far from over The good news is, unlike Miami’s historic 1988 loss in South Bend, this loss does not ruin the Hurricanes’ chances to win a national title.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of ruin

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“Boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boot. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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