as in fumbled
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 booted
Patriots rookie Andy Borregales booted the ball into the endzone for a touchback.
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February 9, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
He was also photographed strolling the Strip with that same group after being booted from the venue, according to the Daily Beast.
—Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Scott Eells | Bloomberg | Getty Images Networking hardware maker Ciena will join the S&P 500, returning to the benchmark after getting booted 17 years ago.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
Duran booted a water bottle on his way down the tunnel while manager Unai Emery was enraged by Newcastle assistant Jason Tindall putting his finger to his lips and telling the Spaniard to be quiet.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Following his legal trouble, Chacon was booted from his agency and lost out on a role in an upcoming movie, per Deadline.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
The Bills could get booted early by a Jags squad peaking at exactly the right moment.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
She nearly got booted during the first roundtable vote, a close call that seemed to leave her shaken.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
In post-production, the players must keep all details tight-lipped — or they might be booted off, per season 3 winner Dolores Catania.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
February 9, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
He was also photographed strolling the Strip with that same group after being booted from the venue, according to the Daily Beast.
—Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Scott Eells | Bloomberg | Getty Images Networking hardware maker Ciena will join the S&P 500, returning to the benchmark after getting booted 17 years ago.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
Duran booted a water bottle on his way down the tunnel while manager Unai Emery was enraged by Newcastle assistant Jason Tindall putting his finger to his lips and telling the Spaniard to be quiet.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Following his legal trouble, Chacon was booted from his agency and lost out on a role in an upcoming movie, per Deadline.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
The Bills could get booted early by a Jags squad peaking at exactly the right moment.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
She nearly got booted during the first roundtable vote, a close call that seemed to leave her shaken.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
In post-production, the players must keep all details tight-lipped — or they might be booted off, per season 3 winner Dolores Catania.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for booted
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In turn, the Heat fumbled it away.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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The attempt to create a viable and vibrant residential hub arrives after years of neglect and fumbled strategies by the prior owner, an affiliate of real estate firm Z&L Properties.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Back then, the average team still featured three starters who threw enough innings to qualify for the ERA title, probably had an ace who blew past 200 innings and had multiple pitchers with double-digit wins.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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After Lathan Sommerville drew consecutive trips to the line, and no whistle blew when Dent was contacted on a drive, Cronin ran onto the court, throwing his fists in anger, and yelling at an official.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The display model sported a colorful red and black paint scheme dubbed Bloodshot Night, with a sticker price around $100,000.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Secret Bay, Dominica Designed by the renowned Latin American architect Fruto Vivas, Secret Bay is often dubbed the most exclusive and romantic retreat in Dominica.—
Luke Abrahams,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Booted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booted. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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