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
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
Meindl’s Comfort Fit Hunter uninsulated boots: $366.99 (Amazon) Keep your dad’s feet warm, dry and toasty during extended hunts with Meindl's Comfort Fit Hunter boots.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
The Nixon administration responded by weaponizing immigration law, trying to boot Lennon back to the UK over an old pot bust.
—Steve Bloom, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
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Noun
Sweeney pulled out the year-round shoe staple to show off an enduring fashion combo befitting either daytime interviews or nighttime soirees: boots and skirts.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
Meindl’s Comfort Fit Hunter uninsulated boots: $366.99 (Amazon) Keep your dad’s feet warm, dry and toasty during extended hunts with Meindl's Comfort Fit Hunter boots.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
Verb
He was booted out for heckling when candidates were discussing transportation priorities, and continued to protest outside the building.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
The Nixon administration responded by weaponizing immigration law, trying to boot Lennon back to the UK over an old pot bust.
—Steve Bloom, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
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Noun
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Both are generously sized, boating succulent fillings and a kick of heat that’s just right.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2025
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Cage’s haunted delivery, contrasting powerfully with Knell’s anxious, terrified giggling, gives the scene a metaphysical kick.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
Noun
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For those looking for a little bit more of the continuation of their professional trajectory, finding something that combines sharing their lifetime of work knowledge, their passion for helping others, and the thrill of remaining relevant is the holy grail.—
Mark Avallone,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The feeling of freedom, the thrill of sailing through the air, is worth the risk to Barry Blumenthal, 60, a retired stockbroker.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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“Boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boot. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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