Thesaurus results for BOOT (UP)

boot (up)

verb

Definition of boot (up)

as in to prime

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When push comes to shove, however, there can be multiple factors that can prime a film’s remake potential.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 12 June 2026
In Southern states, the trend typically brings unusually wet weather in the winter, which could prime the region for flooding.

— Evan Bush, NBC news, 11 June 2026

Definition of prime

Verb

Its young people are increasingly educated and ambitious but many are frustrated over fierce competition for limited jobs.

— Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
During the two decades of American occupation, Afghanistan experienced a sort of peace, one in which women could be educated, work as professionals, and even serve in the military.

— Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of educate

Verb

Webb was schooled in the Air Raid before the invention of the Air Pod.

— Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 July 2026
Google DeepMind's Sierra Leone study, led by research director Irina Jurenka, reports its AI tutor, Guided Learning, helped students gain over a year's worth of schooling in just eight weeks.

— Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of school

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People are instructed to scan the QR link on the letter that will lead them to a list of available appointments to reschedule their test.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The agency has instructed contractors that families at the facility cannot be referred to as prisoners, detainees or inmates, records show.

— JACK BROOK, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of instruct

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Attendees can learn about current conditions, share their experiences traveling along Snelling and Montreal avenues, provide input for improvements and ask questions.

— Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
Their angled footbeds provide comfortable arch support while maintaining a slim, classic silhouette.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 July 2026

Definition of provide

Verb

As Americans gear up for a remarkably hot Fourth of July weekend, party fare is certainly on the mind.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 July 2026
As voters gear up for the high-stakes vote, some Kansas City residents and organizations are already feeling that pain.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

Definition of gear up

Verb

During the pandemic, the company started supplying medical apparel to hospitals and schools, and the business took off, with revenue doubling in 2020, Beig said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
The crypto members supply what the banks and merchants cannot.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of supply

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