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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
The dichotomy of 007, suited and booted in one moment and throwing himself into danger the next, requires shape-shifting abilities, something that is naturally applicable to the clever casting of an unknown actor. — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 The region has also booted nuclear power, closing a number of plants. — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Noun
Planning a hiking trip to bucket-list trails takes more than good boots. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 Other outdoor-clothing companies had already signed leases downtown, too — Burton had been selling snowboards and boots since 2005 on Spring and Mercer, and Eastern Mountain Sports had recently opened a second location down the block on Broadway. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 23 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
  • In Madison’s Capitol Times, Paul Fanlud detected some worry from Wikler that Democrats might fumble their project of governing Wisconsin long enough to reform it.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 22 July 2026
  • On Sunday, the Guardians essentially created a compilation video for Little League coaches to show their kids, a crash course in fumbling the fundamentals.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of fumble
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  • The dirty vegan takes a different kick, with kale noodles in a savory, creamy vegan broth topped with corn, steamed tofu, rolled tofu skin, sliced green onions and seasonal vegetables.
    — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
  • Muhammad Saidov announced himself with a head kick that folded Dustin Jacoby, and Sam Patterson bullied veteran Santiago Ponzinibbio before finishing him in the second.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 July 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 latter two heat waves have been caused by a thick ridge of high pressure — dubbed a heat dome by the weather service — that has wielded influence for weeks.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
  • Season four will follow that trend and has been dubbed Queen of the Damned.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 24 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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