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
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
Meindl’s Comfort Fit Hunter uninsulated boots: $366.99 (Amazon) Keep your dad’s feet warm, dry and toasty during extended hunts with Meindl's Comfort Fit Hunter boots.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
When starting the car there was sometimes a lengthy wait for the infotainment to boot up, as if the hardware wasn't quite powerful enough for the software stack on top.
—ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025
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Noun
Sweeney pulled out the year-round shoe staple to show off an enduring fashion combo befitting either daytime interviews or nighttime soirees: boots and skirts.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
Meindl’s Comfort Fit Hunter uninsulated boots: $366.99 (Amazon) Keep your dad’s feet warm, dry and toasty during extended hunts with Meindl's Comfort Fit Hunter boots.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
Verb
Over a three-year stretch, three hundred thousand cars were towed or booted citywide for parking illegally, but zero in Staten Island.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
When starting the car there was sometimes a lengthy wait for the infotainment to boot up, as if the hardware wasn't quite powerful enough for the software stack on top.
—ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boot
Noun
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Both are generously sized, boating succulent fillings and a kick of heat that’s just right.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2025
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Cage’s haunted delivery, contrasting powerfully with Knell’s anxious, terrified giggling, gives the scene a metaphysical kick.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Massey ranged to his left, lost his footing and fumbled the ball.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
20 May 2025
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Gutierrez found the jury was confused by antitrust law elements and fumbled a calculation for damages by mistaking an overcharge with a discount.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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For those looking for a little bit more of the continuation of their professional trajectory, finding something that combines sharing their lifetime of work knowledge, their passion for helping others, and the thrill of remaining relevant is the holy grail.—
Mark Avallone,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The feeling of freedom, the thrill of sailing through the air, is worth the risk to Barry Blumenthal, 60, a retired stockbroker.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Failing to install the tax would blow an additional $80 million hole in Chicago’s 2026 budget as the city already faces a budget gap of around $1 billion, Budget Director Annette Guzman said.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Wind blows the dust into the atmosphere and begins moving it westward over the Atlantic Ocean.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The nonprofit operates the Bullet Related Injury Clinic, dubbed the BRIC, which provides free treatment for physical and mental injuries caused by bullets.—
Bram Sable-Smith,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The 1991 parade, dubbed the National Victory Celebration, was held on June 8, 1991, and marked the first time the capital had seen such an event since the end of the Second World War 46 years earlier.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The relationship between Ludovico and Silvia sparked deadly resentment—Ludovico feared Giorgio might expose the affair and ruin his reputation.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
3 June 2025
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There were missions that felt like a rally racing mini-game, asking me to navigate between timer-extending rings dotting barren desert ruins.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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Some Odd Words with ISMO: "Junk in the Trunk"
Comedian ISMO on what separates a boot from a trunk
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“Boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boot. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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