as in kicks
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 fumbles
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 boots
Elle Turner, Glamour, 31 May 2026
Lesnar laid his gloves and boots in the ring, a moment WWE framed as his retirement.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
That mission itself would be a critical test of each lander's docking capabilities in Earth orbit before NASA can put boots back on the lunar surface the following year for the Artemis IV mission.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
This weekend, the designer will be in Budapest for the Champions League final, creating a pair of boots in collaboration with PlayStation.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Keep your eyes peeled for bluegrass performances, and don’t forget to bring your hiking boots.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
FlipperOS may behave differently when the device first boots.
—Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
As the layers dwindle, winter boots get swapped for flip-flops, and fresh seasonal haircuts enter the chat, the anticipation is half the fun.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 24 May 2026
On her feet are boots — always.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
Likewise, in fashion, bandanas, plaid shirts, prairie skirts, and Western boots have been busy infiltrating our wardrobes.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 31 May 2026
Lesnar laid his gloves and boots in the ring, a moment WWE framed as his retirement.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
That mission itself would be a critical test of each lander's docking capabilities in Earth orbit before NASA can put boots back on the lunar surface the following year for the Artemis IV mission.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
This weekend, the designer will be in Budapest for the Champions League final, creating a pair of boots in collaboration with PlayStation.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Keep your eyes peeled for bluegrass performances, and don’t forget to bring your hiking boots.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
FlipperOS may behave differently when the device first boots.
—Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
As the layers dwindle, winter boots get swapped for flip-flops, and fresh seasonal haircuts enter the chat, the anticipation is half the fun.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 24 May 2026
On her feet are boots — always.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Verb
Dominic Zvada boots a 31-yard field goal to give the Wolverines the lead.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boots
Noun
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Butker made a couple of long kicks on Wednesday, including an impressive stretch to end the workout.—
Pete Sweeney
June 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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The water-resistant kicks are made from recycled bottles, contain anti-microbial and anti-odor properties in the insole, and have the brand’s signature anatomical cushioning and arch support for superior comfort.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Tensions between the galley and the interior continue to escalate over lunch service, when a radio mishap fumbles the order in which the food should go out.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
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The movie fumbles the chance to do something arresting with this seminal period in art.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Stop by the practice sessions While nothing beats the thrills of watching the high-stakes action on the actual courts, Sharapova advises fans to head out to practice courts.—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The thrills that once fueled their infatuation fade out, and a sense of security fades in.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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What makes season 6 a top-tier installment is witnessing two power alliances (the Friendship and the Sovereign 6) going head-to-head and trading blows back-and-forth every single week.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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The fuel-saving engine start-stop system is also transparent, and the air conditioning blows ice cold, even when the gasoline engine is off.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Sparks muffs the punt and South Alabama recovers on Texas State's 39-yard line.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This results in what Atlassian dubs the fragmentation tax.—
Shani Harmon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Claire meets strange apothecary Master Raymond, who dubs her La Dame Blanche.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Deep dives into childhood trauma sort of ruins it for everyone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Ancient Roman ruins sit alongside medieval churches and buildings rebuilt during the Yugoslavian era after a majority of the city’s buildings were destroyed when bombed by the Allies during World War II.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
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“Boots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boots. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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