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
Paloma Chavez, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
The clip finds Meg rocking camo pants, tan boots and a wool hat while dancing to the track in the studio.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2025
The senior booted a 55-yard field goal in a 39-35 win against Leuzinger and made a 54-yarder against Damien.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Sturdy hiking boots and layers can help you be prepared for rapidly changing weather.
—Paloma Chavez, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
The clip finds Meg rocking camo pants, tan boots and a wool hat while dancing to the track in the studio.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
Scott Starzyk booted a 49-yard field goal to bring Arkansas within 28-13, but the Fighting Irish completed their first-half massacre with two more touchdowns to drain the energy from the home crowd.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2025
The senior booted a 55-yard field goal in a 39-35 win against Leuzinger and made a 54-yarder against Damien.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boot
Noun
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Students crowded around dormitory screens, a wedding paused for the final kick, and car horns rang out as flags streamed from open windows.—
Nina Subkhanberdina,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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All in all, an ideal movie snack with enough kick to prevent you from overeating.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Last year, Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor celebrated prematurely and fumbled the ball through the back of the end zone on what was going to be a 41-yard TD run.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Cowboys linebacker James Houston caused Love to fumble.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The film highlights the thrill of huge fan support and the physical pain that comes after some fights.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
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The first full week of October leans into spooky season hard, with the new season of Ryan Murphy's Monster and cool-looking thrills from all over the globe.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Grealish, no longer prone, headed, just like Moyes, to the South Stand and appeared to blow a kiss to adoring fans.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Apparently, Grier forgot his own words, because the lines that the Dolphins have built are collectively their worst this decade, something evident in a crushing 27-24 loss to Carolina, a game in which Miami blew a 17-0 lead.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The three dubbed themselves PPG on their season and ended up dressing as the real Powerpuff Girls for Halloween 2024.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
1 Oct. 2025
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Minnesota Wild players, who parked in the players’ garage just off the road temporarily dubbed W 97th Street, are delighted to see their comrade for effectively the next nine years.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Don Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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The jerky in particular has ruined me for all other beef jerky—so be forewarned the same might happen to you.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boot. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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