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
Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
These would be the ground troops if the president decides to put boots on the ground.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The team endured roughly 20 river crossings, constant wet conditions, and even leeches that demanded frequent stops to clean out their boots.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
In khaki uniforms and boots, some of the country’s most high-profile prisoners move freely between buildings for meals, work programs and recreation.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Galvanized, many parents are treating it as a duty to be the (cowboy) boots on the ground, West said.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
In the documentary, Charles is seen in rain boots bringing a bucket of feed into Cluckingham Palace.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Diaz applied a similar formula earlier in the week, when she was photographed wearing a pair of wide-leg cropped pants and lace-up combat boots with a black leather trench coat while filming her untitled rom-com.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
Playing it is another, and Fort Worth offers a few solid options for visitors who want to lace up their boots.
—Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
But, as has been widely discussed, putting US boots on the ground would carry enormous risks, not least because possible ground operations have been telegraphed by Washington for weeks, while apparently unprepared US forces scattered across the world have been slowly amassed.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
These would be the ground troops if the president decides to put boots on the ground.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The team endured roughly 20 river crossings, constant wet conditions, and even leeches that demanded frequent stops to clean out their boots.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
In khaki uniforms and boots, some of the country’s most high-profile prisoners move freely between buildings for meals, work programs and recreation.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Galvanized, many parents are treating it as a duty to be the (cowboy) boots on the ground, West said.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
In the documentary, Charles is seen in rain boots bringing a bucket of feed into Cluckingham Palace.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Diaz applied a similar formula earlier in the week, when she was photographed wearing a pair of wide-leg cropped pants and lace-up combat boots with a black leather trench coat while filming her untitled rom-com.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
Playing it is another, and Fort Worth offers a few solid options for visitors who want to lace up their boots.
—Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 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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After a barrage of punches, kicks, and throws—all set to a Limp Bizkit song—the 72-year-old flexes his muscles while flames shoot out around him.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2026
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As spring break kicks into high gear, the federal government is reportedly considering closures of smaller airports.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If the creditor fumbles the process, then an otherwise valid and collectible debt may be barred.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Sonny feels like a departure; unlike Bernthal’s mercenaries, Sonny fumbles with his gun, has a bleeding heart, and lays his vulnerabilities bare.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Expect bells-and-whistles orchestral shows full of the oddball jokes, elaborate choreographies, and technological thrills that have made the Talking Heads frontman’s recent live show the biggest boon of his solo career.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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Hennessey also discovered the unexpected thrills inherent in creating 19th century Old West reality.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But Lee’s reputation would suffer serious blows more recently.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Plan on a brisk Friday afternoon and evening as much colder air blows into Maryland.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 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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Soon a tunnel between the ships, then a meeting, with a friendly, inquisitive alien who looks like a sort of craggy spider/crab, whom Grace dubs Rocky.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
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Soon a tunnel between the ships, then a meeting, with a friendly, inquisitive alien who looks like a sort of craggy spider/crab, whom Grace dubs Rocky.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One drop of red dye ruins the whole thing.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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And as per usual, a man ruins everything.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Boots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boots. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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