as in kicks
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 fumbles
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 boots
Bella Gerard, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
The mega-retailer is always stacked with endless deals that can’t be beat, and its current deals on winter boots are super impressive.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Lily opted for a midnight blue sleeveless gown with a voluminous skirt and accessorized with black platform boots.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Classic accessories like a simple leather belt, loafers, or ankle boots will complete the already effortlessly chic ensemble.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 11 Jan. 2026
And that doesn't mean boots on the ground.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
However, on Saturday, Spears’ Instagram was reactivated, with the singer posting a photo of a video of herself in lingerie and boots accompanied by a caption that didn’t acknowledge the account’s deactivation but instead offered some life advice.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
But the majority of my suitcase was filled with far more practical—but equally as cool—pieces, like flattering Old Navy leggings, cozy Abercrombie sweaters, chic Bleusalt sets, and Ugg platform boots.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for boots
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The number one best-selling tennis shoes on Amazon, these classic kicks have a retro-chic vibe that’ll never go out of style.—
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Harris has also blocked a total of six kicks, which is one away from tying the all-time SEC record.—
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The premise has the potential for slapstick silliness, as an incompetent Seoul family fumbles its way through opening a hunting lodge in the Korean countryside.—
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As Lester fumbles for his bird whistle in the fountain to activate the camera, he gets thrown back in this tussle with Tillman and is killed.—
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More advanced skiers and snowboarders can seek their thrills in Huckleberry Bowl near the resort’s summit, famous for deep powder in its ungroomed areas.—
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An overreliance on tools weakens our civilization (and saps the film’s dramatic thrills).—
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On a recent morning in midtown Manhattan, Spike Lee blows on an imaginary pair of dice before hurling them to the ground.—
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Brunson fakes the swing to the right corner, blows past VJ Edgecombe, gets both feet into the paint, draws two defenders and finds OG Anunoby in the left corner.—
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Sparks muffs the punt and South Alabama recovers on Texas State's 39-yard line.—
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Anoka dubs itself as the Halloween Capital of the World, hosting a monthlong celebration that draws thousands.—
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THR‘s top international influencers list dubs Hague, proud owner of fashion brand Maebe, Britain’s answer to Kim Kardashian.—
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Following the adventures of the titular sheep, the franchise’s latest takes place at Mossy Bottom Farm on Halloween Eve, watching as excitement turns to dismay when the clumsy Farmer ruins the pumpkin patch.—
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In fact, some of the greatest novels are about how reading ruins lives—starting with the book often considered the first modern novel, Don Quixote.—
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“Boots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boots. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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