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boot

[boot] / but /
NOUN
heavy, often tall, shoe
Synonyms
STRONGEST
footwear
STRONG
brogan galoshes oxford waders waters
WEAK
mukluk snow shoes
VERB
kick; oust
Synonyms
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bounce eject evict expel knock shove
STRONG
ax can chase chuck cut discharge dismiss drive dropkick extrude fire heave punt sack terminate
WEAK
eighty-six kick out throw out
Antonyms
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admit allow permit take in welcome
STRONG
employ engage hire hold keep
VERB
start operating system
Synonyms
STRONGEST
reboot reset
STRONG
bootstrap load restart start
WEAK
cold boot start computer warm boot

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I imagine there was wrestling boot camp involved here?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Despite Benetton dominating possession, Exeter's precise finishing kept them in a contest of 10 tries - and Slade's boot did the rest.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Russell had the final word with his boot as the home crowd celebrated a sumptuous comeback and a first appearance in the last four in 20 long years.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

While Christopher Hitchens was arguing that women aren’t funny, there was West, out there being funny, a woman, and a feminist to boot.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

The boot car turned into the motel driveway with Dr. Zinchenko’s green-eyed catmobile following close behind.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

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