as in loots
valuables stolen or taken by force
no one knows where Captain Kidd hid his booty, but that hasn't deterred hopeful adventurers from looking for it for the last 300 years
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as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits
an oldie from the disco era that urged you to shake your booty
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Recent Examples of booties
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Dogs may need booties to protect their paws from hot pavement; Best Friends Animal Society recommends holding your hand to the pavement for 7 seconds before a walk.
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David Yeomans,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Use booties on walks to protect their delicate paw pads.
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Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
What’s more, the combo is actually comfortable; of course, that depends on the shoes, but fitted sock booties like hers have been blowing up thanks to their, well, sock-like comfort.
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Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
10 Apr. 2026
The ideal is to choose styles with clean lines and neutral colors, like a pair of cap-toe booties in cream and black.
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René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
Moisturizing gel booties and more are also available.
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Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Heels, sandals, heeled sandals, booties, boots.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Dogs may need booties to protect their paws from hot pavement; Best Friends Animal Society recommends holding your hand to the pavement for 7 seconds before a walk.
—
David Yeomans,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Use booties on walks to protect their delicate paw pads.
—
Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
What’s more, the combo is actually comfortable; of course, that depends on the shoes, but fitted sock booties like hers have been blowing up thanks to their, well, sock-like comfort.
—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
10 Apr. 2026
The ideal is to choose styles with clean lines and neutral colors, like a pair of cap-toe booties in cream and black.
—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
Moisturizing gel booties and more are also available.
—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for booties
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Behind the Global Sourcing Process Finding exceptional products takes more than browsing catalogs—HomeGoods buyers travel the globe continuously to uncover unique home treasures for every kind of shopper.
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The region is one of Queenstown’s untouched natural treasures.
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Ironically, though, her flushed and rosy cheeks were created with two shades of the Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush — one of which was in her iconic color palette, while the other was actually — gasp!
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His cheeks and hands were flushed pink with blood beneath the skin.
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History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.
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For ski bums looking to hit the Colorado slopes without slogging through I-70 traffic, there’s no better destination than Winter Park.
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Turner hit the next pitch into the seats for his third homer in as many games and a 5-0 lead.
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The goal of in-person work isn’t to fill seats, but to align teams for stronger collaboration and better performance.
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The life-size robotic elephants in Prasanth Prakashan's backyard workshop have ears that flap, tails that swish and trunks that squirt water.
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Opossums have hairless tails, ears and paws susceptible to frostbite.
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The two-piece features a roomy crewneck pullover, plus oh-so comfy bottoms.
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Skirts, shorts, tracksuit bottoms, hats, headbands, wristbands and socks must be completely white (allowing for one centimeter of trim).
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Yellow-rumps, as birders call them, have been seen migrating through northern Illinois even in April and late March.
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The women stood on the doorsteps with their rumps to the crowd, skirts lifted to flash tattered green knickers.
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“Booties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booties. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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