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
Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
The underrated corner of the retail platform is essentially a virtual clearance rack, with dozens of deals on items like chunky knits and seasonal boots.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Wear it with trousers and loafers for your 9-to-5, cinch it at the waist with a belt and knee-high boots for evenings out, or layer a sweater vest on top for a preppy twist.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Those tiny little boots, running up and down those steps.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
The boots have deep, high-traction treads that grip muddy ground, mixed terrain, and even ice.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
While Mars looms as the next destination for humanity's expansion into our solar system, there are significant hurdles, technological issues, financial concerns, and astrophysical logistics to overcome before placing boots on the Red Planet ever becomes a reality.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The club even had to post his boots to him.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The boots boasted a slim high heel, pointy toe and ankle-hugging silhouette.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
However, on Saturday, Spears’ Instagram was reactivated, with the singer posting a photo of a video of herself in lingerie and boots accompanied by a caption that didn’t acknowledge the account’s deactivation but instead offered some life advice.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
The underrated corner of the retail platform is essentially a virtual clearance rack, with dozens of deals on items like chunky knits and seasonal boots.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Wear it with trousers and loafers for your 9-to-5, cinch it at the waist with a belt and knee-high boots for evenings out, or layer a sweater vest on top for a preppy twist.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Those tiny little boots, running up and down those steps.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
The boots have deep, high-traction treads that grip muddy ground, mixed terrain, and even ice.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
While Mars looms as the next destination for humanity's expansion into our solar system, there are significant hurdles, technological issues, financial concerns, and astrophysical logistics to overcome before placing boots on the Red Planet ever becomes a reality.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The club even had to post his boots to him.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The boots boasted a slim high heel, pointy toe and ankle-hugging silhouette.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boots
Noun
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Also in the Rams’ spotlight is Mevis, who was brought in to supplant Joshua Karty after the Stanford product’s missed 5-of-15 field-goal attempts and three point-after kicks this season.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Broncos punter Jeremy Crenshaw had a couple of questionable kicks, but Denver’s defense managed to make a few stops.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The premise has the potential for slapstick silliness, as an incompetent Seoul family fumbles its way through opening a hunting lodge in the Korean countryside.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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As Lester fumbles for his bird whistle in the fountain to activate the camera, he gets thrown back in this tussle with Tillman and is killed.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, Ringas says her organization is hopeful coaster fans will be able to relive some of Six Flags America’s thrills at other parks throughout the country.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Find your thrills on a rafting tour with Smoky Mountain Outdoors Rafting in Hartford or River Rat in Townsend, Hawkins says.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Whatever way the wind blows, that’s the way college sports go.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Dolphins beating themselves Mike McDaniel blows a gasket after Larry Borom commits a false start and the Dolphins miss the field goal.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Anoka dubs itself as the Halloween Capital of the World, hosting a monthlong celebration that draws thousands.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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THR‘s top international influencers list dubs Hague, proud owner of fashion brand Maebe, Britain’s answer to Kim Kardashian.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What would be the point in merely listening to people look at legendary mountain views and Incan ruins?—
Ryan Knighton,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
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There are heated confrontations and a slap, and Alma ruins her shot at tenure after stealing a colleague's prescription pad to get more pain meds.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Boots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boots. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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