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
Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Now there is a new name to add to the list and one who is making his mark in a second sport at an age when most top players have long hung up their boots and bats.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 10 May 2026
On her feet, slouchy black boots with a graphic matching foldover.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 May 2026
The new 250 boots will also feature a special hangtag that commemorates the anniversary and includes a golden bottle opener key chain that is attached to each boot.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Monroe’s boots were auctioned along with other pieces of her personal property by Christie’s in October 1999.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
To protect you from getting exposed to the oil, wear long pants tucked into boots or thick socks and close-toed shoes, rubber gloves, and long sleeves.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
In one ensemble, a mannequin based on Paralympian athlete, model and actor Aimee Mullins wears a pair of Victorian-esque Alexander McQueen boots, which are really prosthetic limbs.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
For even more wildlife sightings, pick up hiking sticks and boots at the Explora Center next to the lobby and make your way to the Aguti Wildlife Reserve—the property backs up to the park, and admission is free for Senda guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
The Mayor, after arriving with his chief of staff and first deputy mayor, zipped off a pair of ankle boots and joined the men on the floor.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Now there is a new name to add to the list and one who is making his mark in a second sport at an age when most top players have long hung up their boots and bats.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 10 May 2026
On her feet, slouchy black boots with a graphic matching foldover.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 May 2026
The new 250 boots will also feature a special hangtag that commemorates the anniversary and includes a golden bottle opener key chain that is attached to each boot.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Monroe’s boots were auctioned along with other pieces of her personal property by Christie’s in October 1999.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
To protect you from getting exposed to the oil, wear long pants tucked into boots or thick socks and close-toed shoes, rubber gloves, and long sleeves.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
In one ensemble, a mannequin based on Paralympian athlete, model and actor Aimee Mullins wears a pair of Victorian-esque Alexander McQueen boots, which are really prosthetic limbs.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
For even more wildlife sightings, pick up hiking sticks and boots at the Explora Center next to the lobby and make your way to the Aguti Wildlife Reserve—the property backs up to the park, and admission is free for Senda guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 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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Professional wrestling violence is normally scripted, meaning both parties agree to hit each other with punches, kicks, throws and even sometimes weapons to tell a violent story in the ring.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The other guys are on their feet, trying to break it up, someone is calling someone else a loser, there are swings and kicks and insults, men grabbing at other men, trying to restrain them and busting the restraints.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
6 May 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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Wishing you all a weekend of unexpected gems, bespoke thrills, and rewarding sprints.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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From tracking down a missing student in the wilderness of British Columbia to extracting a murder confession from a surfer in Tofino, Shade and Angie prove life on the West Coast is packed with heart-pounding thrills.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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As the incumbent mayor, Bass had to weather blows from her challengers while trying to sell voters on her fitness for another term, despite a disastrous 2025.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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During their stroll, Monroe stands over a subway grate as the whoosh of a passing train blows the skirt of her white halter dress up, a welcome respite from the sweltering heatwave that has gripped the city.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
6 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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Claire meets strange apothecary Master Raymond, who dubs her La Dame Blanche.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 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,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the beetles don't come back after the evil WESAYSO corporation ruins their habitat.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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On Bolivia’s Isla del Sol, simple guesthouses and boutique hotels overlook Incan ruins and the seemingly endless blue water.—
Carla Vianna,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Boots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boots. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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