as in bang
a loud explosive sound
the nerve-jangling boom of a car backfiring
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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
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 June 2025
Residents have described hearing the constant thud of air-defense systems and the boom of explosions, and seeing normally bustling streets completely empty.
—Arkansas Online, 20 June 2025
Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Appeals court temporarily blocks judge’s ruling to return control of National Guard to California
Israel attacks Iran’s capital with explosions booming across Tehran
Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear sites and its top military leaders.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2025
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Noun
Even at 60 years old, Slick Rick’s ingenuity remains timeless while delivering hard-hitting bars over an array of beats ranging from boom bap to dance.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 June 2025
Residents have described hearing the constant thud of air-defense systems and the boom of explosions, and seeing normally bustling streets completely empty.
—Arkansas Online, 20 June 2025
Verb
Israel attacked Iran's capital early Friday, with explosions booming across Tehran.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Appeals court temporarily blocks judge’s ruling to return control of National Guard to California
Israel attacks Iran’s capital with explosions booming across Tehran
Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear sites and its top military leaders.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boom
Noun
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Sabrina Carpenter rarely strays from her signature look, which is arguably long, super-voluminous hair at various levels of curl, curtain bangs, full brows, and brownish-pink lips.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
27 June 2025
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Santi then calls his next shot — a shed 320 yards away — bang.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2025
Verb
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That, however, may be a blessing in disguise that allows Fatu to rise up the ranks on SmackDown even quicker than expected.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Osborn was one of 15 members of the North Area Technical Rescue Team practicing water rescues on a roaring Clear Creek last week west of Golden.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
20 June 2025
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Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff A neighborhood park rises again Excavators rumble and dump trucks roar, even on weekends.—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 June 2025
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President Donald Trump, left, claps as Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk prepares to depart after a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show on October 5, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The season’s most moving episode returns to the question at the heart of Ellie and Joel’s relationship. count those claps 9:07 p.m.—
Britina Cheng,
Vulture,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Solar flares and other solar activity, such as solar storms, increase every 11 years as the sun reaches the height of its 11-year cycle, the solar maximum, which last occurred in late 2024.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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The gap between the top 75th percentile and the bottom 25th percentile performers increased by 1.5 times in Q1 2025 compared to a year earlier, with market leaders continuing to charge ahead while the bottom 20% to 30% of the sector continued to report a reduction in growth.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
Verb
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The bridge’s unusual double-decker design would later allow motor vehicles on the lower deck while trains rumbled across on the upper deck, the Pioneer Press reported.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2025
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That is a fair debate which will continue to rumble, particularly as there are plenty of people within FIFA who would like to expand this event in future editions.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Those same variations can disperse any blast from the bomb.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
25 June 2025
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Ryan Jeffers hit a home run in the fourth inning and in the eighth, Ty France brought the Twins within one with a two-run blast.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
22 June 2025
Verb
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LoPresti said southern flannel moths sting through venomous hairs that can cause burning, numbness, swelling, and in severe cases, nausea or full-limb inflammation.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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As of Wednesday, the number had swelled to 1,218, according to the ACLU of Southern California.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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“Boom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boom. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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