as in to out
to drive or force out
the theater manager booted out the audience members who were making a disturbance
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boot (out)
Verb
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Despite her bravery, Thompson was later forcibly outed as a transgender woman – and her life would ultimately end in tragedy.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025 -
After Ciara outed herself as a Faithful, Gabby and Britney’s jaws dropped.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The rear passenger, an 18-year-old man from Windermere, was ejected from the vehicle.—
Elainie Barraza,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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Self was ejected and sent to the locker room after picking up two technical fouls with six minutes left in Lubbock.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Coach Joe Wyatt, formerly an El Camino Real head coach, was dismissed by the Royals in 2022.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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Sassoon’s resignation was followed by additional resignations and firings of other Justice Department lawyers who also refused to assist in dismissing the indictment.—
Nick Akerman,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2025
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How getting divorced felt like being cast out of your own life and being dropped in the middle of an always shifting wilderness.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Matthew will inevitably be cast out of Oliver’s circle–Oliver is fickle and insecure and sets his cohort against each other.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This synthesis — called hybrid intelligence — ensures that technology addresses real needs rather than chasing novelty for novelty’s sake.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Juno likes cats a little too much and would do best in a forever home without a feline friend to chase.—
Trish Stinger and,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For example, keep your jewelry safe and organized with this Nordstrom travel jewelry case, $10 off, then banish wrinkles on-the-go with this Pursonic travel steamer, $7 off.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2025
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However, Dylan casts the tie-breaking vote and Carolyn is heartbreakingly banished from the castle.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In December, in Levittown on Long Island, a man ignited a porta potty outside a house under construction, then ran off down the street, blazing away.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Since a loss to Florida on February 8th, the Tigers have run off six consecutive victories, led by senior forward Johni Broome, who leads the team with 18.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The band was kicked out of the building and has not returned to SNL since.—
Shannon Carlin,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
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His skating can kick out from the knees a little bit too.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Boot (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boot%20%28out%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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