as in bang
a loud explosive sound
the nerve-jangling boom of a car backfiring
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as in to rise
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
with the strong economy, business is booming
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as in to roar
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the cannons boomed throughout the night
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Recent Examples of boom
Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
This morning’s must-reads In the Mojave Desert, a gold rush sparks a mini real-estate boom for old mines.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
As Oswego keeps booming, village officials are looking at the results of a new housing study that offers recommendations to meet the needs of Oswego’s growing population.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 26 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The company has since commandeered the AI boom, most famously through the release of ChatGPT.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
This morning’s must-reads In the Mojave Desert, a gold rush sparks a mini real-estate boom for old mines.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
Korean exports to the U.S. have boomed, led by cars and auto parts amid tariff changes.
—Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
As Oswego keeps booming, village officials are looking at the results of a new housing study that offers recommendations to meet the needs of Oswego’s growing population.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 26 Nov. 2024
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History, at times, ends with a whimper rather than a bang.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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A lot of bang, plus a disturbing number of cut logs.Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
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Studies reveal that in recent years, burnout among women has risen from 38% to 42% - a concern that is both pertinent and widespread.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The wholesale price report comes a day after the government reported that consumer prices rose 2.7% in November from a year earlier, up from an annual gain of 2.6% in October.Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Before Chappell Roan had fans roaring Pink Pony Club, there was a different pony club that used to have Texans excited.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
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Wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph will roar over the Northeast and parts of the mid-Atlantic Thursday including in Washington, DC, Philadelphia and New York City.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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And there’s Teeny doing a mocking sarcasm clap, which is my second favorite type of clap, after an inspirational movie slow clap that starts as a solitary person in a crowd and then spreads like wildfire into a full assault of applause by a large grip of onlookers.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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On the sidelines, there was a warm embrace from Ancelotti and claps and cheers from the rest of the staff.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
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By all measures, the company exceeded all expectations thanks to customer participation and decided to significantly increase the initial pledge to $11 million.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The presence of dogs may also increase levels of distraction and stress for other, non-dog-toting employees.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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The earth had been rumbling for years, setting the stage for one of the most devastating natural events in human history.Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Jones running back Dante Wallace Jr. rumbles his way into the end zone for the 2 yard touchdown.Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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Each Lantern is equipped with a power ring that can create anything through the use of willpower, from armor to weapons to energy blasts to constructs.Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Dying due to a bomb blast means losing all your equipment.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Common symptoms of heart failure include shortness of breath, trouble breathing when lying down, and swelling of the extremities and stomach.7 Muscle cramping is another symptom—specifically leg cramps that come on at night, known as nocturnal leg cramps.Laura Schober, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
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Serious health complications are possible, especially in children younger than 5, such as pneumonia — the most common cause of death from measles in young children — and swelling of the brain, which can trigger convulsions and lead to deafness or intellectual disability.Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Boom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boom. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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