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noun

Definition of boomnext
as in bang
a loud explosive sound the nerve-jangling boom of a car backfiring

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verb

ˈbüm How to pronounce boom (audio)
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
Noun
That was during a corporate mainframe computing boom, while AI was still in its infancy. — Humayun Chaudhry, STAT, 3 Aug. 2026 Atherton’s rise comes after Fisher Island held the top spot during South Florida’s pandemic-era migration boom, when thousands of wealthy executives and investors relocated from higher-tax states. — Luisa Yanez august 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
The global longevity market is booming, driven by all age groups prioritizing health and social connectivity. — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 In Africa, the creative scenes in Lagos, Accra, Abidjan, Rwanda, and other cities are booming. — Emi Eleode, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for boom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boom
  1. bang
  2. rise
  3. roar
  4. clap
  5. increase
  6. rumble
  7. blast
  8. swell
Noun
  • On the ground, the boom manifests as a loud, explosion-like bang that can be startling and sometimes crack windows.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Battered cars with numbers sprayed on their sides are whipping around the dirt track of the Lebanon Valley Speedway, loose fenders flopping like overgrown bangs in the swirling dust.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of bang
Verb
  • Eliminating the tax credit didn’t kill the EV market entirely, however, and EV sales in the US actually rose 15% from the first quarter to the second quarter of this year.
    — Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Exports of high-tech items surged nearly 41% in January-July from the same period the year before, while shipments of vehicles jumped 55% and overall exports of electronics and machinery rose 26%.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of rise
Verb
  • The roaring jewel martini is made with Beluga Gold Line Vodka and a dry vermouth rinse, then topped with Billecart-Salmon Champagne Le Reserve and garnished with olives and a spoonful of beluga caviar.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The sight of the lone rider desperately trying to hold on as the crowd roars them towards the line is magical, despite such brave attempts rarely being successful.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of roar
Noun
  • The Golf Channel would always be playing in the background; the soft claps were the soundtrack to our slow Saturdays.
    — Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The origin of the thunderclap (sometimes called the Viking clap) is disputed, with several clubs in Europe claiming to have started the trend, but Iceland popularised it and brought it to the world stage.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of clap
Verb
  • Corporate America has dramatically increased investment in women's sports over the past several years as leagues such as the WNBA and the National Women's Soccer League continue posting record attendance and television ratings.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Houthis’ allies The Houthis are backed by Iran, which began increasing its aid to the group in 2014 as the civil war escalated and as its rivalry with Saudi Arabia intensified.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of increase
Verb
  • Using geothermal means buildings don’t burn fossil fuels, and residents or other users aren’t bothered by rumbling air conditioners or noisy heaters, Weigert said.
    — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Strong thunderstorms with torrential rain rumbled through Kansas City early Thursday morning, soaking the metro with several inches of rain.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of rumble
Noun
  • Taillon has coughed up 25 home runs in 15 starts this season, allowing five in his previous two starts, ceding at least one in 12 turns and permitting multiple blasts in eight starts.
    — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Residents described hearing explosions believed to be blasts from the old shells, authorities said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of blast
Verb
  • If emotions swell midday, step outside and breathe until thoughts settle again.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, San Francisco’s wide receiver corps absorbed an early setback when swelling returned in the PCL of Pearsall’s right knee.
    — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of swell

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