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
Elle McLogan, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
According to a new report by Junior Achievement, 73% of teenagers said the artificial Intelligence boom will have a mostly positive effect — or no impact at all — on their ability to get a good job that pays well.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
The stock market is booming, largely as a conduit for Chinese companies going global, and handily outperformed the S&P 500 last year.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Queens is preparing for a housing boom.
—Elle McLogan, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
According to a new report by Junior Achievement, 73% of teenagers said the artificial Intelligence boom will have a mostly positive effect — or no impact at all — on their ability to get a good job that pays well.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
With global tire production booming—cars roll off assembly lines at ~8 million units/year—demand for rubber is surging.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
The stock market is booming, largely as a conduit for Chinese companies going global, and handily outperformed the S&P 500 last year.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boom
Noun
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With the bang of a gong, over 30,000 elite and amateur runners take to the streets, competing in a marathon, half marathon and 5k.—
Aaron E Martinez,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
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This cut has the coolness of a long, rock-and-roll shag, but floatier layers and romantic, face-framing pieces, or curtain bangs, to bring it into 2026.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2026
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After finishing third in the short program, Liu rose to the top of the medal podium while skating freely, ebulliently, inured to any pressure, performing with technical precision and bright artistry.—
Bora Erden,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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At some point, likely within the next two billion years, those temperatures will rise so high that our oceans will boil away; shortly after that, it’s expected that life on our planet will go completely extinct.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Trial of Seven is about to commence — a clash of mud, blood, and iron before a roaring crowd to determine the fate of the aspiring knight that dared to defend a lowly stage performer from a rampaging Targaryen prince.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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Upon entering the lobby, you’re greeted by a grand staircase, roaring fireplaces, and an assortment of Western art and photographs.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Thunder claps rumbled like explosions, shook homes and sent animals scattering for safe cover.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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These were claps of relief and encouragement from a European audience bracing for a mauling like JD Vance’s onslaught last year.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, Ukraine’s birth rate is collapsing, with increasing number of people struggling with fertility or putting off the decision to have children.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Climate mandates The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, like Eversource, says state climate mandates and policies are the main driver behind increasing utility bills in the Bay State, specifically naming the NetZero by 2050 climate mandate.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Thunder claps rumbled like explosions, shook homes and sent animals scattering for safe cover.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Seahawks corner Devon Witherspoon created the fumble on a blitz, and linebacker Uchenna Nwosu picked up the ball and rumbled 45 yards for the score.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The military said nearby civilian homes were also heavily damaged in the blast, killing a young girl and wounding seven other civilians, including women and children.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The blast was thunderous, swallowing the place.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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JPMorgan sees shares of AeroVironment rising as demand for drones and space capabilities swell.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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The League of Nations is struggling for legitimacy as Germany and Japan withdraw, driven by swelling imperial ambitions.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Boom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boom. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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