Thesaurus results for BOOT (UP)

boot (up)

verb

Definition of boot (up)

as in to prime

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Once people are primed to see isolated criminal acts as collective proof, punitive policy can begin to sound like common sense rather than ideology.

— Donathan L. Brown, The Conversation, 24 June 2026
Activation requires the techniques of reminding, priming, and reinforcing.

— Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of prime

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This strategy aims to educate and register Hispanic voters in over 40 states through 2028, prioritizing Florida, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Some even pay regulatory fines rather than change, often because decision-makers have not been educated about the available options and long-term economics.

— Zev Laine, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of educate

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Eco effort The property has invested in a resort-wide recycling program, providing recycling bins at various touch points and committing to all cups, service ware, and to-go containers being made from recycled materials.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Ahead of Tuesday’s practice, head coach Jeff Hafley eased concerns surrounding Jackson, describing the injury as day-to-day while noting the absence provides an opportunity to evaluate the team’s depth along the offensive line.

— Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of provide

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Lach said the department trains year-round in rivers, lakes, and lagoons throughout Chicago, and will operate in nearly every weather condition except lightning.

— Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Our instructors and support staff are critical to training future physicians and advancing the health of Connecticut residents.

— Opinion, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of train

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Many of the players and coaches who now gear up to represent the USA have spent years playing with, against and learning from one another in different capacities.

— Ava DiCecca, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2026
As voters in both Kansas and Missouri gear up for the election, messaging around democracy is poised to play a key role in either state.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Definition of gear up

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Trade data show China has fully transitioned from providing mostly low cost manufacturing to supplying vital machinery and components for advanced manufacturing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
The supply hub will initially support the 100-truck logistics fleet while also supplying industrial customers, utilities, transportation operators, energy infrastructure projects, and data centers across the Gulf Coast.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

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