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(Entry 1 of 2)
a loud explosive sound
- the nerve-jangling boom of a car backfiring
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of boom (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
- with the strong economy, business is booming
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2
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
- the cannons boomed throughout the night
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7 Words That Are More Than Just Noise
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Boom! Crunch! Hiccup!
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“Boom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boom. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.
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