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
Turner booted a sure double-play ball in the fifth inning.
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Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Elly De La Cruz scored from second when Miami third baseman Graham Pauley booted Stewart's two-out grounder.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
After news broke last week that the striking WGAW staff would be booted off their health insurance plans effective April 1, a person with knowledge said that western executive director Stutzman has met with the staff union’s leadership twice since AMPTP talks began.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 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
This means the current school board and Superintendent Karen Molinar will be booted from their positions soon.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 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
Passengers who get banned from travel or booted off the plane for this violation may be eligible for a refund upon request, United adds.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Elly De La Cruz scored from second when Miami third baseman Graham Pauley booted Stewart's two-out grounder.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
After news broke last week that the striking WGAW staff would be booted off their health insurance plans effective April 1, a person with knowledge said that western executive director Stutzman has met with the staff union’s leadership twice since AMPTP talks began.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 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
This means the current school board and Superintendent Karen Molinar will be booted from their positions soon.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 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
Passengers who get banned from travel or booted off the plane for this violation may be eligible for a refund upon request, United adds.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 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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Manuel Fernandes’ goal, created by West Ham’s outstanding talisman Jarrod Bowen, was a warning, a knock on the door before the hosts blew United’s house down.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Roker blew Guthrie a kiss from the weather wall.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 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
Cite this Entry
“Booted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booted. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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