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as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
a booming bass drum
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as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
a booming industry that grows larger every year
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as in increasing
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
with the strong economy, business is booming
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as in roaring
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the cannons boomed throughout the night
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Recent Examples of booming
Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
The Conrad, as the La Jolla venue is known, possesses an exceptionally sensitive acoustic, and at times Lim’s booming tone swamped Bach’s geometric designs—like a Wagnerian soprano singing Gregorian chant.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Jonathan Vanian,ari Levy, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
That’s actually two fewer than last year, but the most popular apps are booming.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The deal brings together two of the largest community solar management portfolios in the U.S., reflecting booming investment and M&A activity in the sector.
—Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
The Conrad, as the La Jolla venue is known, possesses an exceptionally sensitive acoustic, and at times Lim’s booming tone swamped Bach’s geometric designs—like a Wagnerian soprano singing Gregorian chant.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
The business is booming due to soaring demand for computing power that can handle artificial intelligence projects.
—Jonathan Vanian,ari Levy, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
That’s actually two fewer than last year, but the most popular apps are booming.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for booming
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While Gomez has forged a refined, ladylike look in powder-blue Prada and anticipatory bridal whites, with ornate custom Ralph Lauren and glittering Armani Prive for her red carpet appearances, Blanco loves pale linens, loud prints, and hippie hemp materials.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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Some of these factors, particularly stress, are in part because of the shelter’s outdated and loud kennels.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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Naples, with a population north of two million, is a thriving and crowded city, while the twisting and often crowded drive to Sorrento can elevate your blood pressure.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Here in Salt Lake City, where the backcountry community is large and thriving, skiers post observations to Instagram as well and tag accounts dedicated to increasing the reach of our local knowledge.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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Bed count threshold Student housing developments are increasing in size, according to Zachary Westover, associate director of sales and marketing at Up Campus Living, a developer, investor and manager of off-campus student housing and campus-area real estate.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Made to the same exacting standards as its French sibling, there are now over 100 wineries - and to house discerning Milanese - an increasing number of hotels.—
Sarah Turner,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Topline Losses from a pair of big-name companies, Apple and Tesla, headlined a broader slip in the stock market Thursday, a rocky start to the year’s first trading session after 2023 and 2024’s roaring bull market.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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The audience went wild, roaring with laughter and applause.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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But there’s no deafening scream of a Formula 1 race.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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The genteel tranquility of his $10 million estate is shattered by the deafening scream of jet traffic with the regularity of commercial airline schedules.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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For more than a century, the U.S. and Canada built a close, prosperous partnership—standing together in war, mutually fueling their economies through trade, and maintaining the world's longest undefended border.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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The lessons learned here could shape the future of anti-poverty efforts across the country, offering hope for a more equitable and prosperous future for American children.—
Darrick Hamilton,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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Why Retailers Are Closing Stores And Going Bankrupt Retail store closures and bankruptcies are rising.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Operators will have to pay $900 per ton of emissions, rising to $1,500 per ton in a few years.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2024
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His ringing, carefree laugh mixed with soaring rhetoric about democracy, working families and hope.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Aug. 2024
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“Booming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booming. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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