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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as in to out
to drive or force out
the theater manager booted out the audience members who were making a disturbance
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Recent Examples of boot
Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
There was always a bag of balls in the boot of his car but often single figures in his bank account.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 29 June 2025
Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Drop her and then get immediately booted off the island to a chorus of abuse on social media?
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 11 June 2025
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Noun
The Lions pulled one back in the 87th minute off the boot of Pašalić.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
There was always a bag of balls in the boot of his car but often single figures in his bank account.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 29 June 2025
Verb
León was booted from the Club World Cup, but its fans still showed up
On a day their team, not LAFC, was supposed to be facing Chelsea, supporters of the Mexican side still turned out in Atlanta.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Drop her and then get immediately booted off the island to a chorus of abuse on social media?
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boot
Noun
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The Blackhawks’ strong closing kick with a team loaded with rookies and players younger than 23 years old has lessened the urgency Davidson feels to turbocharge the team’s long rebuilding plan.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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During auditions, judges focus on dance technique, high kicks, splits, showmanship, personal appearance, energy, enthusiasm, poise, figure and personality, per the DCC's website.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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Sending a sizzle of lightning from Raiden's hands to your opponent on the classic six-button arcade version remains a thrill, especially given the excellent sound from this Arcade1Up cabinet.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
26 June 2025
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Each brand does little more than offer quick thrills to fans while taking their money, yet both have turned into markers of latinidad in Southern California à la lowriders and guayaberas.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2025
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“Boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boot. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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