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
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Sullivan underscored that Biden and Trump are in agreement that there should be no American boots on the ground in Syria and that the war in Ukraine was a major factor in Assad’s fall.
—Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
Consider these cozy suede winter boots a wallet-friendly alternative to the fan-favorite Ugg tall boot.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Noun
In the 30-second clip, Bey — dressed in an all-white outfit of cowboy hat, furry jacket and boots — steps into a snowy landscape and hangs an ornament on a locationally appropriate cactus in lieu of a Christmas tree.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Sullivan underscored that Biden and Trump are in agreement that there should be no American boots on the ground in Syria and that the war in Ukraine was a major factor in Assad’s fall.
—Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Jones kicker Kason Mullins boots a 35-yard field goal.
—Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
Consider these cozy suede winter boots a wallet-friendly alternative to the fan-favorite Ugg tall boot.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Old Bay seasoning: This savory spice blend streamlines seasoning the shrimp and adds a tangy kick to contrast the rich cream cheese mixture.Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Titans opened the game with an impressive drive, aided by a poor squib on the opening kick that set them up at the Legend 39-yard line.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
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Taylor started Indy’s unraveling by fumbling away a would-be 41-yard touchdown early in the third quarter that would’ve given Indianapolis a 20-7 lead.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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That’s what Matt Stafford did after fumbling through the start of the game.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
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After the thrill of making an opera, Hilton and Richie are now focused on what’s next for each of them.Ilana Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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So the fact that ‘Birds of a Feather’ has gone on to have this insane life is such a thrill to both of us.Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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Many of the winds that blow down mountain slopes in California are also named for their locale, according to Null.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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To have someone so esteemed give that sort of affirmation about my work really just blew me away.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The blaze, dubbed the Franklin Fire, was just 7% contained.Christopher Weber, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Richard Muñoz Ramirez, dubbed by the media as the Night Stalker, killed at least 15 people and robbed, raped and beat many others between April 1984 and August 1985.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Over time, this can take away a company's competitive edge or even ruin its reputation with future talent.Subha Barry, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This increases the risk of electrical shocks, fire, and short circuits, which can ruin your holidays.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boot. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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