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
Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Walking upstream against the current on loose rock with clunky wading boots was treacherous.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Keough alone could carry the film, embodying the most peculiar mix of lust and off-kilter desire in her baby-blue thigh high boots.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
Wild Bill's Western Store, Cavender’s, or Boot Barn are great options for those who just want the experience (and might not wear their boots all that often).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Duwaji styled the look with a grommet-studded black handbag and black knee-length leather boots.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Pair them with your everyday sneakers or platform boots å la Lopez.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Pair it with boots and a sweater in winter, then swap to a T-shirt and flats or sandals once spring comes.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
Because the local stone can be crumbly, flexible walking shoes are often better than stiff trekking boots.
—Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Walking upstream against the current on loose rock with clunky wading boots was treacherous.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Keough alone could carry the film, embodying the most peculiar mix of lust and off-kilter desire in her baby-blue thigh high boots.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
Wild Bill's Western Store, Cavender’s, or Boot Barn are great options for those who just want the experience (and might not wear their boots all that often).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Duwaji styled the look with a grommet-studded black handbag and black knee-length leather boots.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Pair them with your everyday sneakers or platform boots å la Lopez.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Pair it with boots and a sweater in winter, then swap to a T-shirt and flats or sandals once spring comes.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 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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The leopard-print kicks feature an exaggerated tongue that adds a stylish flair to the already eye-catching shoes.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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What stays outside doesn’t make its way in, so if possible, keep your kicks outside.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Seahawks are a high-turnover team on both sides of the ball, but the 49ers have forced just two takeaways in the season series — both fumbles in the opener.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Honda backs up a few feet as the agent fumbles at the door handle.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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After 33 years of runaway thrills through the Ozark Mountains, one of Missouri’s most beloved roller coasters is preparing for its final descent.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Serpell observes that even Pecola thrills to eruptions of beauty on a familiar rundown street that otherwise go unseen.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Staff cleans up the sand that blows throughout the season to prevent winds from transferring it onto Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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There would be more victories and blows after Beijing.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 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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While Americans searched for spaces for deeper community in that span, CultureCon – which now dubs itself the world's largest meetup of creatives – sprouted from a gathering of 21 people in Ellis' apartment to an annual gathering place for 12,000 attendees.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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What the site dubs Best of the Best Destinations reflect places visitors have given the highest ratings over the past year.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There’s, in fact, a lot of narrative chaos in the movie’s last third, from a pyramid scheme that ruins Junyang’s professional ego to the fact that Lydia, once she’s given birth, is basically cut out of the picture.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Feb. 2026
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When fans see an exciting big hit, thinking about how the players might not know their own family members in 30 years ruins the fun.—
Eleanor M. Perfetto,
STAT,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Boots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boots. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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