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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
As American suburbs boomed through the 1980s and 1990s, Home Depot’s presence evolved alongside changes in the housing market.
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Alexandria Mansfield, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Attendance has boomed from about 47,000 in 2022 to 147,000 in 2025, according to a news release.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
But business at EZeat, which opened in 2024, boomed this winter, Buntic said, thanks to support from domestic tourists from the US and locals as well as Québécois tourists that seek out his place as one of the few Canadian businesses fronting the ocean.
—CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
From its Juliet balcony, Winston Churchill boomed out his morning briefings while Secretary of State for War between 1919 and 1921.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
The first track boomed, a Bad Bunny number remixed with a salsa beat, and people started filing in.
—Natalia Favre, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Sports betting has boomed into a multi-billion dollar industry in the years since a 2018 Supreme Court decision paved the way for states to legalize the practice.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Synthetic dyes were more colorfast, lightfast, and consistent than natural dyes, and the industry boomed.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Remittances boomed as the diaspora regained trust in the system.
—Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Alexandria Mansfield, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Attendance has boomed from about 47,000 in 2022 to 147,000 in 2025, according to a news release.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
But business at EZeat, which opened in 2024, boomed this winter, Buntic said, thanks to support from domestic tourists from the US and locals as well as Québécois tourists that seek out his place as one of the few Canadian businesses fronting the ocean.
—CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
From its Juliet balcony, Winston Churchill boomed out his morning briefings while Secretary of State for War between 1919 and 1921.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
The first track boomed, a Bad Bunny number remixed with a salsa beat, and people started filing in.
—Natalia Favre, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Sports betting has boomed into a multi-billion dollar industry in the years since a 2018 Supreme Court decision paved the way for states to legalize the practice.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Synthetic dyes were more colorfast, lightfast, and consistent than natural dyes, and the industry boomed.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Remittances boomed as the diaspora regained trust in the system.
—Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boomed
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On the other hand, planting the wrong neighbors next to garlic can lead to altered flavors, stunted growth, increased susceptibility to pests, and decreased production.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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But having one of the game’s fastest players start at second base in the bottom of the 10th gave the Cubs an advantage, which increased after Caleb Thielbar pitched a scoreless top of the 10th.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 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 SoCal crowd roared, obviously partial to the visitors.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Aromatic garlic deters many rose pests, including aphids, spider mites, Japanese beetles, and deer.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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The away fans rose to salute their team with warm applause and chants of support.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The wereboar growled next to Black Pudding, a hulking vicious monster, both focused on ripping Puck and Cordelia to shreds.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 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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Spring rains and winter snowmelt have swelled rivers and lakes, forcing torrents of water through Cheboygan County communities on its way to Lake Huron.—
Sarah Brumfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Spring rains and winter snowmelt have swelled rivers and lakes, forcing torrents of water through Cheboygan County communities on its way to Lake Huron.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Big Boy rumbled through Northern California in 2014, but with fewer stops than are planned this year.—
Brooke Park,
San Francisco Chronicle,
31 Mar. 2026
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Panthers fans excitedly rumbled in his mentions.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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At Cedarvale Winery in Logan Township, New Jersey, fourth-generation farmer Ed Gaventa said early warmth has also accelerated growth in his vineyards — raising concerns as temperatures drop.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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With the 20-shop agreement, RBH qualifies for the brand’s 50/50 Large Area Developer Incentive Program, an initiative designed to support franchise partners committed to accelerated and multi-unit growth.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2026.
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