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as in increased
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
with the strong economy, business is booming
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as in roared
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the cannons boomed throughout the night
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Recent Examples of boomed
The city center has boomed, with skyscrapers blooming on vacant post-industrial sites.
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ABC News, 19 June 2026
The Sun Belt state’s population has boomed in recent decades, which economists link partly to its proximity to California.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 19 June 2026
Fireworks boomed over Brooklyn and Central Park.
—Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Fireworks boomed over Brooklyn and Central Park.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
The railroad reached Gunnison in 1881, and the town boomed.
—Kevin Strong, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Its Starlink constellation has boomed to more than 10,000 satellites in LEO, with a goal of doubling that flock when Starship—with a massive cargo capacity—starts flying reliably.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 12 June 2026
From 2020 to 2024, Asheville’s population boomed, with more than 16,000 new residents moving in, and the question of who gets to participate in Appalachian culture found an answer in the square dancing circles that have always welcomed newcomers to the Tar Heel State.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Construction of these centers has boomed in recent years as the use of artificial intelligence has increased.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
ABC News, 19 June 2026
The Sun Belt state’s population has boomed in recent decades, which economists link partly to its proximity to California.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 19 June 2026
Fireworks boomed over Brooklyn and Central Park.
—Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Fireworks boomed over Brooklyn and Central Park.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
The railroad reached Gunnison in 1881, and the town boomed.
—Kevin Strong, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Its Starlink constellation has boomed to more than 10,000 satellites in LEO, with a goal of doubling that flock when Starship—with a massive cargo capacity—starts flying reliably.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 12 June 2026
From 2020 to 2024, Asheville’s population boomed, with more than 16,000 new residents moving in, and the question of who gets to participate in Appalachian culture found an answer in the square dancing circles that have always welcomed newcomers to the Tar Heel State.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Construction of these centers has boomed in recent years as the use of artificial intelligence has increased.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boomed
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Rainbow flick The chances of seeing this skill — some might call it a circus act — being performed at the World Cup this summer increased significantly on the back of Neymar being named in the Brazil squad.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Economic output has also increased, up 24% over the same period, government data show.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The stadium roared as Mexico fans joined Iran fans cheering and waving flags.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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That wall of water roared downstream, smashing and devouring.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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Two Canada geese and six gangly brown-suède goslings walked among the refuse, while in the near distance the truck horns and the protesters’ chants rose up.—
Ian Frazier,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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The deal comes after the Consumer Price Index in May rose to its highest level in more than three years, with energy prices accounting for more than 60% of the monthly inflation increase.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Jack White, who growled and grinded as the singer/guitarist of the White Stripes and has since positioned himself as a primal rock god on his own, is showing a new side as a sculptor with a show opening in a London gallery run by none other than Damien Hirst.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
22 May 2026
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Mira growled into her watch, excitedly.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Crowds around the Garden swelled past 10,000 people Wednesday night.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The defensive sideline erupted, and Morrison’s chest swelled.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Albertsons Stadium rumbled Saturday night as monster truck madness took over the unrecognizable blue turf with a roaring, fiery, wheelie-popping spectacle.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
7 June 2026
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The frenetic electronics of Nineties dance music have rumbled beneath the surface of indie rock and pop for some time now.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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On a sunny day in late May, a brand-new Mazda CX-5 was accelerated to about 40 mph and driven toward a stationary object with the express purpose of testing whether the vehicle would hit it.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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China’s economic imbalance worsened in May as retail sales fell at the fastest pace in years, while industrial output accelerated, new data showed.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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Harbour bellowed as co-star Winona Ryder, by his side, made an expression of amazement that turned into a meme.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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After one match against Wolverhampton Wanderers in December 2021, when City had won 1-0 but had played sloppily in the final minutes, Guardiola bellowed at the subs and youth teamers who had not actually contributed.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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“Boomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boomed. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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