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
Melissa Santos, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
The outfit was completed by a white undershirt, a pair of mesh tights, a few silver tone necklaces, and a slick pair of H&M leather knee-high boots.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The fact that someone with zero understanding of sports could, within minutes of booting up the game, understand the rules, play the game with just a one-click mouse, and relate to these wonderfully earnest characters is a defining part of Backyard Sports’ legacy.
—Jake Lang, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The Ducks have been there twice since 2010 and have a Heisman Trophy winner to boot.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
The outfit was completed by a white undershirt, a pair of mesh tights, a few silver tone necklaces, and a slick pair of H&M leather knee-high boots.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
During that Stoke side’s first season in the Premier League, 2008-09, the comical scene of Hull City goalkeeper Boaz Myhill intentionally booting the ball out for a corner instead of a throw-in summarised how badly teams wanted to avoid Delap hurling it into their box.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The fact that someone with zero understanding of sports could, within minutes of booting up the game, understand the rules, play the game with just a one-click mouse, and relate to these wonderfully earnest characters is a defining part of Backyard Sports’ legacy.
—Jake Lang, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boot
Noun
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This weeknight dinner dishes up a little kick and a whole lot of comfort.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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Slower kicks mean less propulsion and, once again, a tendency to sink.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And Volodymyr Zelenskyy also fumbled the bag pretty hard.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Arriving in England in 1929, Queenie fumbled around on the edges of the entertainment business, hoping to be an actor.—
Carolyn Kellogg,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In recent years, a growing number of enthusiasts have been pairing the thrill of the games with cannabis products, creating a unique and enjoyable viewing experience.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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From the technical challenges of Ascari to the botanical wonders of the Marbella Club Hotel gardens, from the thrill of mountain driving to the simple pleasure of olive oil on warm bread—this is luxury travel redefined for those who find joy on the open road.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, buying everything new for your space can get costly and can easily blow your budget.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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Courtenay Brown Feb 14, 2025 - Economy Trump trade plan intensifies The Trump trade war has blown past the realm of tariffs.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Listen to this article A Black Lives Matter banner marking the Washington D.C. intersection dubbed in 2020 as Black Live Matter Plaza is being removed.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Indigenous American tribes have also dubbed the March full moon the Eagle Moon, the Goose Moon, or the Crow Comes Back Moon, heralding the reappearance of these animals in the Spring.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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Alli Jo adds that the kids left school to appear on the date with Grant and the ladies, so Zoe ruined their day, too.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boot. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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