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
Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Universal Thread Rhi Boots This classic pair of riding boots is a versatile fall staple.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
The brand will continue its successful collaboration strategy, too, with partnerships such as Bonpoint for children’s clothing and Hunter boots for rain gear.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
Sturdy hiking boots and layers can help you be prepared for rapidly changing weather.
—Paloma Chavez, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
But, in 1965, the year the United States put bombers in the air and boots on the ground in Vietnam, pretty much the only people who carried cameras were professional photographers and tourists.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Around Ann Arbor, places and rituals normally devoted to football game days got a country conversion, as streets, sidewalks and pubs swarmed with concertgoers clad in Western hats, boots, denim and fringe.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Pair it with riding boots and a shoulder bag during the day, and layer it up with tights when temperatures drop.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Chaco is known for making great hiking sandals, and their boots are sure to have the same durable outsole and comfortable food bed for walking long distances.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
Dress it up with a skirt and boots for an office-ready outfit, or throw it on with jeans and clogs for a look even Rory Gilmore would wear.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Universal Thread Rhi Boots This classic pair of riding boots is a versatile fall staple.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
The brand will continue its successful collaboration strategy, too, with partnerships such as Bonpoint for children’s clothing and Hunter boots for rain gear.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
Sturdy hiking boots and layers can help you be prepared for rapidly changing weather.
—Paloma Chavez, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
But, in 1965, the year the United States put bombers in the air and boots on the ground in Vietnam, pretty much the only people who carried cameras were professional photographers and tourists.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Around Ann Arbor, places and rituals normally devoted to football game days got a country conversion, as streets, sidewalks and pubs swarmed with concertgoers clad in Western hats, boots, denim and fringe.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Pair it with riding boots and a shoulder bag during the day, and layer it up with tights when temperatures drop.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Chaco is known for making great hiking sandals, and their boots are sure to have the same durable outsole and comfortable food bed for walking long distances.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boots
Noun
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Special teams coordinator Tracy Smith pointed out that Dallas can both return and cover kicks, which is fairly unusual in the NFL but not unheard of.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Nick Pope was forced into a few saves, even if most of them were comfortable, and two of the goals were spot kicks — but nobody associated with Newcastle will care.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Iain also makes a good-looking tart with raspberries and white chocolate (gag) on the top but then somehow fumbles it while trying to put it on his display stand.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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While both teams were in position to flip some results, the Ravens have to feel a little snakebitten with how their games have played out, including a couple of fourth-quarter Derrick Henry fumbles.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The first full week of October leans into spooky season hard, with the new season of Ryan Murphy's Monster and cool-looking thrills from all over the globe.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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While not quite the goalfest from Matchday 1 against Borussia Dortmund, this game had its thrills with 30 shots, 10 of which were on target.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Vandy isn’t going to line up and trade blows with Alabama.—
Matt Hayes,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys were part of an instant classic on Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers, trading blows all game before the matchup ultimately went into overtime and ended in a 40-40 tie.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The whole image is a set of geometric elements receding precisely, which either or both ruins or/and enhances a little of the painting’s magic for me.—
Kate Colby
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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At least four people were killed and eight wounded, and authorities were searching the building ruins for more victims.—
Isabella Volmert,
Twin Cities,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Boots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boots. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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