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
Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Summer afternoon plans often extend into evening, and ankle boots will keep you prepared for wherever the night takes you.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 June 2026
Trump cut roughly 10% of the CDC’s workforce in early 2025, leaving fewer epidemiologists and scientific staff to do boots-on-the-ground work or coordinate responses across governments.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 4 June 2026
They were jostled by men carrying heavy crates, cursed out by a man selling a pair of old boots, and viewed with suspicion by seemingly everyone else.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Set in the evening, the scene broods as an unknown figure, only identifiable by his terrible Lego haircut and furry boots, stomps toward the Stallion Saloon.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 June 2026
Richmond wore a blue suit to the event while Fey was seen in a beige coat accessorized with long black boots and a red handbag.
—Desiree Ossandon, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Clean up your yard, making sure to use gloves, boots, and long sleeves before uncovering any areas where pests might be hidden.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Likewise, in fashion, bandanas, plaid shirts, prairie skirts, and Western boots have been busy infiltrating our wardrobes.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 31 May 2026
Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
Masks, gloves, boots and medications were initially all in short supply.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Summer afternoon plans often extend into evening, and ankle boots will keep you prepared for wherever the night takes you.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 June 2026
Trump cut roughly 10% of the CDC’s workforce in early 2025, leaving fewer epidemiologists and scientific staff to do boots-on-the-ground work or coordinate responses across governments.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 4 June 2026
They were jostled by men carrying heavy crates, cursed out by a man selling a pair of old boots, and viewed with suspicion by seemingly everyone else.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Set in the evening, the scene broods as an unknown figure, only identifiable by his terrible Lego haircut and furry boots, stomps toward the Stallion Saloon.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 June 2026
Richmond wore a blue suit to the event while Fey was seen in a beige coat accessorized with long black boots and a red handbag.
—Desiree Ossandon, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Clean up your yard, making sure to use gloves, boots, and long sleeves before uncovering any areas where pests might be hidden.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Likewise, in fashion, bandanas, plaid shirts, prairie skirts, and Western boots have been busy infiltrating our wardrobes.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 31 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 10 Jun. 2026.
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