as in kick
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 to fumble
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 boot
Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
Many of these picks have been vetted by AD editors and contributors, to boot.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Mickey Rourke is reportedly looking to sue a U.K. TV station after being booted from Celebrity Big Brother only six days into the show.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
He was dressed in this cool boiler suit, combat boots, and wearing a beaning in the middle of Malta, just smoking a cigarette.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
Many of these picks have been vetted by AD editors and contributors, to boot.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
However, though Commander Callie might be unceremoniously booted from NASA's websites, thanks to the digital library known as the Internet Archive, issues can still be read on the Wayback Machine here.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2025
JoJo Siwa Lashes Out at Paparazzi Over 'Bizarre' Migrant Crisis Question
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Sophie Clark
Live News Reporter
Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member
news article
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Mickey Rourke is reportedly looking to sue a U.K. TV station after being booted from Celebrity Big Brother only six days into the show.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boot
Noun
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The lone goal Sunday was an own-goal that resulted from a kick by Sporting KC’s Daniel Salloi that was in no way, shape, or form a shot attempt.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
5 May 2025
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Beloved for their high-performance pairs with a cool vintage-y spin, Autry’s covetable kicks continue to resonate with sneaker fans everywhere.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Foster Carling House While Remick may be fumbling his Hollywood comeback, his home is pure architectural triumph.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2025
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The player on the trophy is depicted fumbling the ball.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The film fails to offer palatable logic or thrills, but boasts of all style, glamour, charisma and fun.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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An amusement park ride that provides thrills, but can leave you nauseous.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
7 May 2025
Verb
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What’s the dish that’s most likely to blow a skeptical traveler’s mind?—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Vindman and his twin brother, Alex, both blew the whistle on Trump’s attempt to withhold military aid to Ukraine while pressuring the country’s leader to investigate the family of President Joe Biden.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Drivers can now use two new lanes to traverse a six-mile stretch of Interstate 4 in Central Florida that is part of what was dubbed the most-congested corridor in the nation.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2025
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Around 102,000 people moved from California to the Lone Star State in 2022 alone, the Texas Realtors' 2024 Texas Relocation Report found—a phenomenon so common it has been dubbed Texafornia.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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There is nothing that can ruin trying to sleep through a redeye like the sunrise hitting your face.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boot. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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