AIRBURSTS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

airbursts

noun

plural of airburst

as in booms

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booms

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Data centers have been around for decades, but as AI booms, the need has grown.

— Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
After the cannon booms shatters these boxes, the ensemble tumbles together in a finale worthy of Tchaikovsky.

— Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

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