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noun

Definition of boomsnext
plural of boom
as in claps
a loud explosive sound the nerve-jangling boom of a car backfiring

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verb

present tense third-person singular of boom
1
as in increases
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number with the strong economy, business is booming

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2
as in roars
to make a long loud deep noise or cry the cannons boomed throughout the night

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  1. increases
  2. rises
  3. accelerates
  4. expands
Verb
  • This increases the chances of feeling sleepy at bedtime.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • What's more, exposure to gluten, and therefore to its famous ‘alpha-gliadin’ molecule, increases the production of zonulin, a protein that promotes the stretching of the intestine's tight junctions at the intestinal level.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of increases
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  • Steve Hard, the current head of medical at Portsmouth, explains how there are more layers to the job the higher a club rises through the leagues.
    Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Each time the calendar flips during the NBA season, that number rises by just under $12k.
    Tony East, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of rises
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  • This iterative approach accelerates the development process and can enhance the final product's quality, as continuous user input ensures better alignment with market needs.
    Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This approach - Model-as-a-Service - not only reduces costs but also accelerates the adoption of AI across various industries.
    Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of accelerates
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  • This will start a new story that expands until 2039—a story centered on your 11th house of community and higher ideals.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
  • League officials have also said Las Vegas has a strong bid, and while losing out for the 30th slot, is still in contention if the league expands further.
    Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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