as in bang
a loud explosive sound
the nerve-jangling boom of a car backfiring
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1
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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2
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
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 June 2025
Residents have described hearing the constant thud of air-defense systems and the boom of explosions, and seeing normally bustling streets completely empty.
—Arkansas Online, 20 June 2025
Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Appeals court temporarily blocks judge’s ruling to return control of National Guard to California
Israel attacks Iran’s capital with explosions booming across Tehran
Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear sites and its top military leaders.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2025
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Noun
Even at 60 years old, Slick Rick’s ingenuity remains timeless while delivering hard-hitting bars over an array of beats ranging from boom bap to dance.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 June 2025
Residents have described hearing the constant thud of air-defense systems and the boom of explosions, and seeing normally bustling streets completely empty.
—Arkansas Online, 20 June 2025
Verb
Israel attacked Iran's capital early Friday, with explosions booming across Tehran.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Appeals court temporarily blocks judge’s ruling to return control of National Guard to California
Israel attacks Iran’s capital with explosions booming across Tehran
Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear sites and its top military leaders.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boom
Noun
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Sabrina Carpenter rarely strays from her signature look, which is arguably long, super-voluminous hair at various levels of curl, curtain bangs, full brows, and brownish-pink lips.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
27 June 2025
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Santi then calls his next shot — a shed 320 yards away — bang.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2025
Verb
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That, however, may be a blessing in disguise that allows Fatu to rise up the ranks on SmackDown even quicker than expected.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Osborn was one of 15 members of the North Area Technical Rescue Team practicing water rescues on a roaring Clear Creek last week west of Golden.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
20 June 2025
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Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff A neighborhood park rises again Excavators rumble and dump trucks roar, even on weekends.—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 June 2025
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One server then holds the flower over the dessert as another claps their hands around it, smashing the rose and covering the dessert (and table) with pieces of the petals.—
Adam Morganstern,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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President Donald Trump, left, claps as Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk prepares to depart after a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show on October 5, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The legislation is the signature priority of President Donald Trump, extending the 2017 tax cuts, adding billions to border security and increasing defense spending.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Establishing a medical school here is expected to increase the likelihood of graduates practicing in the area, while addressing a national shortage of physicians.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Yet there’s no denying the chorus of vehicles that rumbles through his prose.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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The letter comes a day before Equity and the producer trade body are due to sit down for yet another round of negotiations on a set of new collective agreements that has been rumbling for around 12 months, with AI safeguards proving quite the sticking point.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Those same variations can disperse any blast from the bomb.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
25 June 2025
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The bomb carries a conventional warhead and is believed to be able to penetrate about 200 feet below the surface before exploding, and the bombs can be dropped one after another, effectively drilling deeper and deeper with each successive blast.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
Verb
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LoPresti said southern flannel moths sting through venomous hairs that can cause burning, numbness, swelling, and in severe cases, nausea or full-limb inflammation.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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After age 40, nearly 1 in 4 adults will eventually develop arthritis in their knees, with cartilage breakdown leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness that can make simple activities like walking or climbing stairs difficult.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
20 June 2025
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“Boom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boom. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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