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
Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The airport uses Smiths Detection X-ray technology for security checks, so passengers don’t have to take off their shoes (boots are the exception) or remove liquids from their bags, making the process remarkably quick.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Emily Weaver, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In the first, Ohtani swung at the first pitch and reached when first baseman Alec Burleson booted the ball for an error.
—Beth Harris, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Bündchen shared photos from the campaign on Instagram, including one showing her sitting poolside in a sheer black mini dress and thigh-high leather boots.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The airport uses Smiths Detection X-ray technology for security checks, so passengers don’t have to take off their shoes (boots are the exception) or remove liquids from their bags, making the process remarkably quick.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Throw it on with ballet flats now and tights and Chelsea boots once the temperature drops.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In the first, Ohtani swung at the first pitch and reached when first baseman Alec Burleson booted the ball for an error.
—Beth Harris, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boot
Noun
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San Marcos coach Tom Carroll shunned a tying kick, going for a go-ahead 2-point PAT.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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The chicken used here is shredded and has a good kick of spice, though, and that’s offset by a smooth cheese sauce, pico de gallo and a zesty lime crema sauce.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Then the rookie fumbled late in the first quarter and absorbed a huge hit that prompted the concussion spotter to pull him off the field for an evaluation.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
22 Aug. 2025
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Ewers was sacked twice and fumbled the ball both times, losing possession.—
Omar Kelly
August 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Yet, in the next chapter, the A.I. took the story in a thriller-ish direction—its fictional Hinton contended with a dangerous model escaping control—and failed to generate any actual thrills.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Anything that turns everything on its head is a thrill.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When the plot’s pressure valve finally appears ready to blow, Lurker pivots for an intriguing third-act switch-up.—
Eric Torres,
Pitchfork,
27 Aug. 2025
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As the Turkish central bank slashed interest rates at Erdogan’s behest, the Turkish lira crashed and inflation blew past 80%.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Perkins dubbed this new gang of comedy talent the ‘Brit Art’ crew and reflected on how the pandemic stymied this kind of collaboration.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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Corll tortured, raped and killed at least 28 boys and young men between the ages of 13 and 20 in a rash of crimes dubbed the Houston Mass Murders.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But a sewer backup during this weekend's historic flood ruined 60 of the backpacks, Maya Bell reports.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boot. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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