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
Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Your cold hands may not be due to inadequate gloves; they can also be caused by failing to wear a warm enough jacket, hat, insulated boots, or neck protection.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 22 Dec. 2024
Joseph Ataman, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, some teams have expressed interest in Holmes as a starter after he was booted from the Yankees’ closing role last season.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Klum paired her head-turning look with black jeans and platform boots, a black beanie and a pair of blue sunglasses, letting her outerwear do all the talking.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Your cold hands may not be due to inadequate gloves; they can also be caused by failing to wear a warm enough jacket, hat, insulated boots, or neck protection.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
Le Pen has booted the blame for the crisis to Macron and offered little in the way of solutions, pointedly not calling for his resignation Wednesday night.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, some teams have expressed interest in Holmes as a starter after he was booted from the Yankees’ closing role last season.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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And kicker Mitch Jeter, who had missed half of his 12 field goal attempts and battled injuries this season, made two of his three kicks on Friday, including a 49-yarder with seven seconds remaining in the first half that put Notre Dame ahead 17-3 at halftime.Tim Casey, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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As for their kicks, that's a trick of the eye, too!Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Taylor started Indy’s unraveling by fumbling away a would-be 41-yard touchdown early in the third quarter that would’ve given Indianapolis a 20-7 lead.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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That’s what Matt Stafford did after fumbling through the start of the game.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The crisp winter air flowed in through the open doors, carrying the thrill of a first date.Alyssa Hankins, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Many of the young passengers, invited from local New Jersey hospitals and community programs such as RWJBarnabas Health Children’s Health Network, University Hospital and the YWCA, experienced the thrill of flying for the very first time.Melissa Noel, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, digital health startups raised $29.1 billion, blowing past all previous funding records, according to a report from Rock Health.Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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The only real blemish on the Colts’ victory Sunday was their defense, whose poor tackling nearly resulted in the team blowing a 38-7 lead.James Boyd, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent reports, however, point to a new mass-market Tesla codenamed Redwood, dubbed Model Q by Deutsche Bank, due in mid-2025.Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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An Ohio corn maze dubbed the Field of (Wildest) Dreams.Bryan West, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Although the name suggests otherwise, the custard should never be allowed to actually boil, which would risk scrambling the eggs and ruining the custard.Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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And these aren’t the only holiday hazards that can ruin your festive spirit.Terri Williams, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boot. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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