1
as in increased
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
with the strong economy, business is booming
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as in roared
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the cannons boomed throughout the night
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Recent Examples of boomed
Inside Rubio's Cuba talks Rubio boomed into the microphone, blasting Barack Obama’s Cuba deal during the 2016 campaign stop in New Hampshire.
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Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The neighbor said the party house’s yard was filled with cars, people came and went, and loud music boomed.
—Ryan Oehrli
march 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
And the data annotation industry has boomed in recent years, with dozens of platforms hiring contractors to help train AI models online.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
In Qatar, the sounds of explosions boomed over the capital early in the day as defenses worked to intercept incoming fire.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Since remote work boomed for many in traditional office jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the availability of AI surveillance programs for workers has escalated.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The New Orleans Pelicans rookie center had one of the first big performances of his NBA career — 12 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals in 18 minutes in a November win — when a voice boomed from just beyond the crowd.
—Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The red-boomed rescuer is pretty well-suited for something like this thanks to a lift capacity of more than 150,000 pounds.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
Auto insurance prices and labor costs tied to repairs have boomed since the pandemic, said NerdWallet's Renter.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The neighbor said the party house’s yard was filled with cars, people came and went, and loud music boomed.
—Ryan Oehrli
march 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
And the data annotation industry has boomed in recent years, with dozens of platforms hiring contractors to help train AI models online.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
In Qatar, the sounds of explosions boomed over the capital early in the day as defenses worked to intercept incoming fire.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Since remote work boomed for many in traditional office jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the availability of AI surveillance programs for workers has escalated.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The New Orleans Pelicans rookie center had one of the first big performances of his NBA career — 12 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals in 18 minutes in a November win — when a voice boomed from just beyond the crowd.
—Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The red-boomed rescuer is pretty well-suited for something like this thanks to a lift capacity of more than 150,000 pounds.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
Auto insurance prices and labor costs tied to repairs have boomed since the pandemic, said NerdWallet's Renter.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boomed
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Airport security lines increased, some stretching multiple hours in hubs such as Houston and Atlanta, as TSA officers called out and hundreds across the country quit.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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JetBlue increased the fees as airlines maneuver to cover their rising jet fuel costs, which have soared since the Iran war began.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Standing there as the fire roared on and the crowd around her grew, the strong community support was already apparent.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Dodger Stadium crowd roared at the sound of contact, cheers growing louder as Kyle Tucker’s single made it through the right side of the field and Alex Freeland trotted home to finally break a persistent tie.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Once North Carolina fired Hubert Davis after five seasons, Billy Donovan immediately rose to the top of the list of favorites to become the next head coach of the storied program.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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While consumers worldwide face steep price hikes, Brazilian gasoline prices rose just 5% in March — compared to 30% in the United States.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The jaguar growled, whirled and bit off the protruding head of the arrow.—
Delbert L. Chears,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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Come on, the gunman growled, turning and walking and beckoning with the pistol for Adi to follow.—
Jonathan Miles,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport – where wait times swelled to four hours again early Thursday – has seen some of the most severe impacts, along with travel hubs in New York and Atlanta.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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The interest cost has swelled to $140 million, and the bonds will be paid off after seven years, not five.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Panthers fans excitedly rumbled in his mentions.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Two skiers died and five others were injured on Saturday when an avalanche rumbled down on them in the Italian Alps, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region, the mountain rescue service said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The decline has accelerated sharply in recent weeks, with net approval dropping roughly 5 points over a short span.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Not everything should be accelerated equally.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the dilapidated Ring of Bookan, a herd of bulls trundled toward me and bellowed, forcing me to retreat.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
24 Nov. 2025
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The same 60 Minutes that Trump bellowed against and sued over edits to a sit-down with Kamala Harris last year — a lawsuit that held up David Ellison‘s $8 billion purchase of Paramount until a $16 million payout was handed over to a gloating POTUS.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Boomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boomed. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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