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
Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
There are many reasons for higher utility prices—including the costs of maintaining an aging grid, which started rising long before the AI infrastructure boom—but data centers have emerged as a lightning rod in the country’s widespread affordability crisis.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
By the early 2010s, group fitness classes started booming in major cities.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Topics include the adoption of a decimal rating system, the indie rock boom, and the inside story of the site’s acquisition by Condé Nast.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
There are many reasons for higher utility prices—including the costs of maintaining an aging grid, which started rising long before the AI infrastructure boom—but data centers have emerged as a lightning rod in the country’s widespread affordability crisis.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Healthcare, including home healthcare and elder care, has boomed despite a cooling labor market.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
By the early 2010s, group fitness classes started booming in major cities.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boom
Noun
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The first and most obvious change is her bangs.—
Vicky Vera,
Glamour,
26 Apr. 2026
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They and others were seated at the front of the ballroom when video captured what sounded like at least five loud bangs before armed officers rushed in and hauled the president, first lady, Vice President JD Vance and others away while other attendees ducked down under tables.—
Garrett Haake,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As truck prices have risen, that tax has become a barrier to investing in newer, safer and cleaner vehicles.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The price of gas has risen more than 30% since the start of the war.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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That’s why Marvell Technology and Club name Broadcom have roared.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
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The room of devoted fans roar at each gyration.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
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Clad in all black, James and the band cracked wise onstage with a brash, swashbuckling attitude, led constant clap-alongs, and took multiple sojourns into the crowd — and that was just during the first song.—
Daniel Kohn,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
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His assessment of the project is correct in the sense that while the tracks all carry his signature take on the stomp-clap beat structure, the melodic content is vast and varied.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Water testing has been temporarily increased to once a month at the Oceanside Harbor after someone reported seeing a suspicious liquid dumped from a boat.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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This sprawling, unchecked population growth just increases water demand.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Light rumbling could be felt as far away as Tokyo.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Just outside the main entrance of Spectrum Center, as a saxophone blared and drums rumbled and fans hummed past each other with life, there stood Bradley Davis.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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Pall finished the game with a literal blast, launching a walk-off three-run home run to give the host Redhawks a come-from-behind 8-5 DuPage Valley Conference victory.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The deadly blast occurred when the three soldiers — a tank commander, a gunner and a safety officer — were inside a gun turret on a Type 10 main battle tank during a live fire exercise with two other tanks at the Hijudai Training Area in the southern prefecture of Oita.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Fed’s balance sheet swelled again during the pandemic recession, as central bankers acted decisively to stabilize markets and soften the blow to the US economy.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Flooding along the Fox River in Illinois has remained a concern for several days as the river has continued to swell following heavy rains last week.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Boom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boom. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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