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
Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
The tech boom of the last few decades has created more wealth in the Bay Area than maybe anywhere else in the world.
—Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Jan. 2026
This potential $20 billion marks the largest investment in water supply in Texas history, and comes as the state’s booming economy sees a massive influx in new businesses and residents.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Sprinkles Cupcakes launched during a boom in the cupcake trend.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
The tech boom of the last few decades has created more wealth in the Bay Area than maybe anywhere else in the world.
—Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
Related Articles The r/findfashion Reddit thread boomed, with hundreds of upvotes on a screenshot of the as-of-then-mysterious puffer, which fashion sleuths quickly ID’d as Mackage’s Kent-Glo High-Gloss Hooded Down Jacket in the pastel Provincial Blue colorway.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Jan. 2026
This potential $20 billion marks the largest investment in water supply in Texas history, and comes as the state’s booming economy sees a massive influx in new businesses and residents.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boom
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Micro bangs These cheeky micro bangs topped our experts’ predictions for 2026.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
10 Jan. 2026
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From a distance, A’zion’s hairline disappeared under her bangs, which were gelled into tiny ripples on her forehead.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There were 107 homicides in Kansas City in 2012, and while that number dipped to as low as 82 homicides in 2014, the number of homicides continued to rise until a peak in 2023 at 182 homicides.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Tensions rise when Nora, a stage actress, rejects Gustav's offer to star in his comeback film and is forced to confront her feelings toward her estranged father.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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So as the fires roared through Altadena, thousands more homeowners were left with insurance coverage that didn’t fully cover the costs of rebuilding.—
Kyung Lah,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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After painful cuts and delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, the Stock Show is growing again after another $400 million investment in its campus, and attendance has roared back to pre-pandemic levels.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Victory in process, a W in the competence column, three cheers and an 8-clap for hope.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
2 Dec. 2025
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What does the finger clap mean?—
Quispe López,
Them.,
17 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The committee approved Lucas’s amendment and approved the recommendation to increase funding for the temporary jail.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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Iwobi’s movement drags Ladislav Krejci wider, increasing the space between the lines and creating a clear passing angle for Calvin Bassey.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Last year the Eagles rumbled to plus-12, the widest margin of the century to date.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2026
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Morton committed his second turnover of the day when edge rusher Matayo Uiagalelei ripped the ball from the hands of the Red Raiders quarterback and rumbled down to the Texas Tech 6-yard line.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, a lawsuit has been filed by two workers, a resident and a contractor at the nursing home, who were injured in the blast, according to Fox affiliate WTXF and NBC affiliate WCAU.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The leader of these superheroes rips off his protective visor and unleashes a catastrophic optic blast.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
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But the longstanding regime’s grasp on power now appears more tenuous than ever as the swelling opposition movement demands substantive change.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Tensions mount in Minneapolis Hundreds of people took to the streets of Minneapolis to protest within hours of Good’s death and demonstrations have continued to swell in the ensuing days.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Boom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boom. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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