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
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.
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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
Turner booted a sure double-play ball in the fifth inning.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The Red Sox proved us right by punching their ticket for the first time since 2021, and then getting booted out by the Yankees in the first round.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Cheap Chinese cars are at our doorstep, and no one is buying those electric pickups GM booted the Bolt for.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
Anthropic was booted for refusing to allow the DOD to use its technology for autonomous weapons or domestic surveillance.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
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
Turner booted a sure double-play ball in the fifth inning.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The Red Sox proved us right by punching their ticket for the first time since 2021, and then getting booted out by the Yankees in the first round.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Cheap Chinese cars are at our doorstep, and no one is buying those electric pickups GM booted the Bolt for.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
Anthropic was booted for refusing to allow the DOD to use its technology for autonomous weapons or domestic surveillance.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for booted
Verb
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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
Verb
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In the messages, Hooker said that the wind blew him and Lynette apart.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Neighbors and other observers in the area blew whistles, honked horns and yelled outrage, with some recording the detention from a distance, but the agents — wearing military-style fatigues and equipment — got the 57-year-old into a vehicle and drove away.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 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 19 Apr. 2026.
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