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
Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
Token costs are just one area of the AI boom where economists have seen paradoxical economic data emerge.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Fireworks boomed over Brooklyn and Central Park.
—Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 15 June 2026
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Noun
Flush with cash from the AI boom, Nvidia has been busily pushing its vision for physical AI through multiple robotics initiatives.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
Token costs are just one area of the AI boom where economists have seen paradoxical economic data emerge.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Verb
With wellness travel booming, family-friendly options at this price point tend to fill up quickly, especially during summer months when Maine’s lakes and trails are at their peak.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Fireworks boomed over Brooklyn and Central Park.
—Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boom
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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Police said a witness heard a loud bang come from inside a home, where Chicago Fire Department paramedics were already treating the victim for a gunshot wound to the armpit when police arrived.—
Dylan Olsen,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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At the same time, agriculture is one of the sectors most threatened by climate change, with rising temperatures set to devastate food crops around the world.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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More than three dozen tornado reports were logged Sunday into Monday by the Storm Prediction Center, as supercell thunderstorms roared across the region.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Nearly an hour after the match concluded, Argentina fans celebrated in the concourse of AT&T Stadium with roaring chants, flag waving and dancing.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Think of it as going from a clap of thunder to the slam of a car door.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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There were the polite claps after good attacks by the Swiss, sarcastic whistles by the Qatari fans after their team again failed to mount a threat.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Your visibility increases with the start of Cancer season.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Bored Lord and AceMo, longtime bastions of their respective coastal scenes, offer up two rumbling club heaters.—
Benny Sun,
Pitchfork,
17 June 2026
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Elijah Just rumbled toward the box and seemed to pinball around the Iranian defense.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Varland, the American League’s top reliever thus far, had only allowed two runs prior to Goldschmidt’s two-run, go-ahead blast, which sparked a 3-1 victory for the Yankees.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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The Bobbing Barrels water ride will let riders spin their barrels using water cannon blasts while onlookers also fire away from the sidelines with their own water cannons.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 June 2026
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If emotions swell, step outside for a breath, then return with compassion for yourself and others.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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Alerts in effect for parts of SoCal beaches Southerly swells, or waves, are expected to continue impacting coastal waters through at least Monday, June 15, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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“Boom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boom. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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