boomed

verb

past tense of boom
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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2
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 Even as second-wave feminism boomed, banks could still require a woman to obtain permission from her husband or a male relative to get a home loan or apply for a credit card. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026 Development has boomed around the intersection of Chisholm Trail Parkway and McPherson Boulevard. — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026 Nearly every small bicycle company in Birmingham, ~400, went public; there was a rush on the London Stock Exchange and share prices boomed by 10x. — HubSpot, 31 July 2026 The move targeted the lucrative family car market; the segment, which represents some of the highest margins in car sales, boomed after the pandemic and the trend continues. — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 After silver was discovered in the 1870s, the miners returned and hard rock mining boomed. — John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 July 2026 The racket sport of padel has also boomed in popularity since Covid. — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 Jason Alden | Bloomberg | Getty Images China’s auto exports have boomed in recent years as the country’s appetite for new models has cooled. — Phil Lebeau,meghan Reeder, CNBC, 17 July 2026 Testosterone replacement therapy has boomed in recent years as health influencers and online clinics have touted its benefits as a miracle drug well beyond what current evidence suggests. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boomed
  1. increased
  2. roared
  3. rose
  4. growled
  5. swelled
  6. rumbled
  7. accelerated
  8. bellowed
Verb
  • More drones and missiles are slipping through both sides’ fraying air defenses, meaning that the civilian death toll has increased, and more critical infrastructure is being damaged.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Connecticut’s homeless population increased for the fifth year in a row — though at a lower rate than the previous two years.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of increased
Verb
  • SoloMania roared into WrestleMania as Solo’s antics endeared him to a big crowd in US Bank Stadium of over 35,000.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Parts of the Washington DC region were under a tornado watch Tuesday as severe storms roared into the area.
    — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of roared
Verb
  • The fragrance wraps Turkish rose—a honeyed, full-bodied bloom—in earthy notes of patchouli, sandalwood, and frankincense, while blackcurrant and raspberry add a touch of zest.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • By Michael Sasso, Bloomberg Prices of existing homes rose in 80% of US metropolitan areas in the second quarter, as home values pick up pace after several months of weakness.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of rose
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  • At the other end of our road, the cranes of the docks loomed — great Stothert and Pitt machines that growled overhead like something out of Star Wars, guarding the scale and mystery of the River Thames.
    — Lee Clayton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • For Yard Act, who growled onto the world stage with a crunchy aggressive post-punk sound, slowing down (as much as workaholic rockstars can) brought them to a lighter sound.
    — E.R. Pulgar, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of growled
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  • In the mid-20th century, Anglican congregations in Kenya swelled in size because of the East African Revival movement.
    — Stephanie TriplettAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Rowan ascended to the CEO role in 2021, and the company’s assets have swelled to over $1 trillion earlier this year.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of swelled
Verb
  • New York City horse racing rumbled to the finish line Sunday, as Aqueduct Racetrack — in all its paint-peeling, dilapidated glory — staged the venue’s last live races, transporting aging fans to a bygone era.
    — Lili Kobielski, NBC news, 29 June 2026
  • The building rumbled before the two finalists even got physical.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of rumbled
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  • But in recent years, social media has accelerated a few more drastic style trends, too.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Anmuth highlighted that the company’s forex-neutral top-line growth accelerated to 20% in Q2 2026, the fastest in 20 quarters.
    — , CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of accelerated
Verb
  • Harbour bellowed as co-star Winona Ryder, by his side, made an expression of amazement that turned into a meme.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 10 June 2026
  • After one match against Wolverhampton Wanderers in December 2021, when City had won 1-0 but had played sloppily in the final minutes, Guardiola bellowed at the subs and youth teamers who had not actually contributed.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Definition of bellowed

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