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
Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
Already, cask investment companies are using the headlines to promote whisky casks as a safe investment, suggesting the tariff cut marks the start of a new export boom into India.
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Kamaron McNair Todiwala, CNBC, 12 May 2025
Oil demand is closely correlated with economic prosperity: When economies are booming, companies are opening factories, and people are buying things and going places, oil consumption climbs.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 6 May 2025
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Noun
And some of these areas were already packed long before the current housing construction boom.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
Already, cask investment companies are using the headlines to promote whisky casks as a safe investment, suggesting the tariff cut marks the start of a new export boom into India.
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Verb
The business boomed in the first few years, notching a thousand downloads a day by 2019.
—Kamaron McNair Todiwala, CNBC, 12 May 2025
Oil demand is closely correlated with economic prosperity: When economies are booming, companies are opening factories, and people are buying things and going places, oil consumption climbs.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boom
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As for her hair, the 57-year-old actor served real Marilyn Monroe energy, styling her hair in a bouncy bob with her micro bangs swept away from her face.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
22 May 2025
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Among her most notable wigs are her fiery red look complete with feathery bangs in Practical Magic in 1998, her icy blonde waves in season one of Nine Perfect Strangers, her strawberry blonde curls in Eyes Wide Shut, and more.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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This surge reflects growing investor confidence in NuScale’s distinctive position within the nuclear energy industry, propelled by rising electricity demand amid the AI boom and the swift progression of global electrification.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Future policy changes could determine whether America’s retirement age continues to rise.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Rabb grabbed the ball and raced up the left sideline, roaring past four defenders who had been caught flat-footed while focusing on James.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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As revolutions roared and factories rose, human worth became increasingly tied to productivity.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Within a few claps, the entire group was synchronized.—
Pauline Chalamet,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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The question was met with enthusiastic claps from many in the crowd of about 100.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Such technology can increase sales from 25 to 57 percent, according to GK’s Arthur Hagiage.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
26 May 2025
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Under the federal Pact Act of 2022, which increased eligibility for VA services, 1.5 million more veterans are now eligible for the services in Massachusetts.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Gorillas make a deep, friendly rumbling to signal all is well.—
The Learning Network,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Zoom in: As severe thunderstorms rumbled along the East Coast on Monday, the National Weather Service faced the possibility of losing its ability to bring satellite and observational data into forecast offices in a timely manner, starting at midnight, current and former NOAA staff told Axios.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Officials said embryos stored inside the clinic were not damaged by the blast.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the Vault Collection is a blast from the past with dedicated items for various chapters of the resort’s history.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
Verb
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December 2012 Intense pain, swelling, and overwhelming fatigue worsen.—
Health,
Health,
20 May 2025
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The wheat fields practically glow golden-yellow, the citizens work and mingle while wearing gorgeous and colorful clothes, and the music swells and soothes with ancient vibes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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“Boom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boom. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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