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
Jennifer Dasal
july 16, Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
The report shows that the small city, which is about 50 miles from Orlando, has experienced a population boom of nearly 20 percent with around 34,933 people now calling the city home.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Romance scams boomed during the pandemic and have since continued to haunt people over 60.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 July 2025
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Noun
The period after the American Civil War coincided with a boom in the country’s wealth, and that wealth spread rapidly into newly prestigious leisure activities, like international tourism.
—Jennifer Dasal
july 16, Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
The report shows that the small city, which is about 50 miles from Orlando, has experienced a population boom of nearly 20 percent with around 34,933 people now calling the city home.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
Verb
These towns boomed in the 19th and 20th centuries when Asheville became a major industrial, economic, artistic and tourist hub.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Romance scams boomed during the pandemic and have since continued to haunt people over 60.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boom
Noun
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If indeed Jurassic World: Rebirth suffers a significant second weekend drop, summer audiences eager to get blockbuster bang for their box office buck will almost certainly turn to Superman to save the day.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Each metal tube is made of durable aluminum that lightly bangs against the chime’s internal bell and casts a calming sound across your backyard oasis.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Success for any one of the players, as well as the end-users, constitutes a rising tide for industrial autonomy.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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The meeting on Monday comes about a week after torrential downpours in the overnight hours of July 4 transformed the Guadalupe River into a roaring flood, sweeping away homes, vehicles, roads and trees.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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His showdown included five birdies and a roaring eagle on the 18th hole.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Countless videos have been posted online about clap boxes, showing guests having their magical minute of fame or trying to mess with the cast by going in and out of the box over and over again.—
Nicholas Kobe,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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The entire Republican conference applauded when the bill passed, with several shaking Johnson’s hand and giving him a clap on the back.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Under such a scenario, production would rapidly increase as would dollars facilitating same.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The Reserve Bank of India has increased its gold holdings by 35% in the last five years, according to Solomon Global.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Volcanoes in Alaska, Washington state, Oregon and Hawaii have recently been rumbling and even spewing lava, enough to spark a swarm of news stories.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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After 15 minutes, the new dryer rumbled to life in my house.—
Charles Hammer,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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All three department veterans; explosion’s cause unknown LOS ANGELES -- A blast at a Los Angeles County sheriff's department training facility Friday killed three members of its arson and explosives unit, marking one of the department's worst losses of life from a single incident, the sheriff said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 July 2025
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Mercury stationing retrograde in Leo sends you a few blasts from the past.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Oral allergy symptoms include swelling and itching around your mouth, tongue, lips, throat and entire face.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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He was received graciously, and the volunteers mustered a crew to add his donations to the swelling stock of supplies.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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“Boom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boom. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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