as in fumbled
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 booted
His original boss, national security adviser Mike Waltz, was booted to the United Nations after the Signalgate scandal, leaving the role to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was already juggling portfolios and is busier now with Iran.
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Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2026
When he was finally set free, the man was booted onto the street with no passport, driver’s license or other personal effects.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Once a family has been voted off the street, they’re booted out immediately.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
District 1, held by LaMalfa, was redrawn to include more Democratic voters from the coast, while primarily conservative counties, such as Sutter and Yuba, were booted into a primarily Democratic district.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello is looking back on one of the band's most iconic moments — being booted from Saturday Night Live.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
That transition and the lack of a heads up for CSAR after it was booted from the system in lieu of state agencies has raised serious concerns for longtime volunteers.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
But Kumar developed a fever, and the driver booted him off.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
After striking staff was booted off their health insurance plans on April 1, a person with knowledge said that western executive director Ellen Stutzman has met with the staff union’s leadership twice since AMPTP talks began.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2026
When he was finally set free, the man was booted onto the street with no passport, driver’s license or other personal effects.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Once a family has been voted off the street, they’re booted out immediately.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
District 1, held by LaMalfa, was redrawn to include more Democratic voters from the coast, while primarily conservative counties, such as Sutter and Yuba, were booted into a primarily Democratic district.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello is looking back on one of the band's most iconic moments — being booted from Saturday Night Live.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
That transition and the lack of a heads up for CSAR after it was booted from the system in lieu of state agencies has raised serious concerns for longtime volunteers.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
But Kumar developed a fever, and the driver booted him off.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
After striking staff was booted off their health insurance plans on April 1, a person with knowledge said that western executive director Ellen Stutzman has met with the staff union’s leadership twice since AMPTP talks began.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for booted
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In the 88th minute, Neuer fumbled a routine shot and allowed Joselu to equalise.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Fans were exiting en masse in the top of the ninth when Frelick’s RBI single off Rule 5 rookie Ryan Watson, fumbled by reigning AL Gold Glove centerfielder Ceddanne Rafaela, increased Milwaukee’s lead to three.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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The 31-year-old target man scored a late winner against Mbappe’s Madrid to hoist Mallorca out of the bottom three a fortnight ago, and was mobbed by his team-mates as the final whistle blew.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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When the full-time whistle blew at the Etihad Stadium in northern England on Sunday, the live broadcast quickly focused on a close-up of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The counter in the market’s far right corner, dubbed Club 104, is reserved for emerging talents, changing every few weeks (sometimes sooner).—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The first of two sister ships, dubbed Ilma, debuts in 2024.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Booted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booted. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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