BOOTS Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

boots 1 of 2

noun

Definition of boots

plural of boot

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of boot

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

Noun

Victoria Justice dressed up for her Halloween party in a distressed zombie look featuring a tattered black minidress and edgy boots. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 While Ivan was always in jeans and checked flannel and boots. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 Finch recommended two women to fill her combat boots — both former L7 bassists — Janis Tanaka and Gayle Greenwood of Belly. — Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 Perfect for suiting up and putting on ski or hiking boots, the cushioned seat flips over and doubles as a worktop, serving as an extension of the rear garage and/or the compact kitchen block. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026 Shop more under-$50 basics below, including a 100% mulberry silk turtleneck, office-ready trousers, and cozy suede ankle boots that shoppers swear are better quality than Uggs. — Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2026 All new or gently used snowboards, skis — except straight skis — and ski and snowboard boots are accepted. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 According to boots on the ground, the game was halted at halftime and never resumed. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 In an era when square-toe boots and platform shoes dominated, sneakers were still the key styling trick in a number of looks. — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2026

Verb

Olise always takes it and boots the ball straight out of play. — Stuart James, New York Times, 14 July 2026 Dominic Zvada boots a 31-yard field goal to give the Wolverines the lead. — Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for boots

Noun

On the other, evidence suggests this pair of habitual time-wasters were commonly found on the floor, running laughter through a Yamaha SPX90 effects processor for kicks and strumming the same note for 40-odd minutes.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
It’s been better said before by other people, but just trying to fill up that vacuum with kicks.

— Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of kicks

Noun

October is spooky season, and this week's offerings from Disney+ and Hulu lean into the chills and thrills.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Roller coasters are designed to deliver thrills through sudden drops, sharp turns and rapid changes in speed, but what kinds of injuries can these forces cause?

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of thrills

Verb

Miami fans had plenty to stress about as the UM offense misfired and Florida State responded to potential knockout blows with huge plays.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
But when the final whistle blows, another job is often waiting for them the next morning.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of blows

Verb

George Santos simply cannot get up After surprising the DS by passing the first task — falling out of a hovering helicopter backward — Santos ruins his big moment by struggling to swim to the dock and not being able to lift himself out of the water.

— Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026
Nothing ruins an outfit faster than an ill-fitting bra, which is why this V-neck option caught our eye.

— Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026