BOOTS Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of boots

plural of boot

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of boot

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

Noun

After all, this was the group that played a free show at a mental institution in 1978, the band whose frontman would wear kinky boots on Late Night With Conan O’Brien. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026 Capers used his rifle like a cane and limped along, blood sloshing in his jungle boots. — Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026 But many functions of local government necessitate boots on the ground and human interaction and review. — Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 High above the Hotel Bel-Air, inside a pale yellow pavilion, Lauren Sherman sits quietly and watches as models glide by in leather riding boots and silk scarves. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026 Plus, prep for storm season with 25% off Crocs rain boots for a limited time. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026 Cropped jeans are my favorite way to show off tall boots that are often hidden underneath long pants. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 Find stiff, tall mountain boots like LOWA Hunter GTX Extreme or Tibet GTX that fit without blistering. — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026 If Wednesday’s total solar eclipse sparked your excitement for viewing a stellar spectacle, pull on your traveling boots and start booking accommodations. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Verb

Olise always takes it and boots the ball straight out of play. — Stuart James, New York Times, 14 July 2026 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

Which is part of why one of his points of emphasis in this training camp has been on the intermediate kicks — from 40 to 50 yards out.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026
Rodrigues, showcasing superior strength and resilience, landed powerful calf kicks and strikes, though Hernandez mounted a strong comeback attempt in the third round.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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Verb

But first, the premiere settles the audience into a tried and true cop drama with power struggles over jurisdiction, a local militia led by a man with his own agenda, and a suspect who literally blows the case wide open.

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The next chance of showers and storms arrives Thursday and lingers through the end of the workweek as much muggier-feeling weather blows back into Maryland.

— Cutter Martin, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of blows

Verb

Nothing ruins a relationship faster than finding out your girlfriend, who’s actually the entire world, stole your frozen eggs.

— Reshma Gopaldas, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2026
When porch days turn into nights, nothing ruins the vibe of an evening gathering or solo wind-down faster than a blinding flashlight or hunting for an outlet.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026