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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
Business boomed when auto importers started requesting additional services such as undercoating and retrofits of sunroofs and moldings.
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Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
But then, as Florida’s population boomed— as did the number of new residential phones, business phones, and later, cellphones, faxes and beepers — 305 numbers began to run out.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Brendan McDermid | Reuters Speculative investing tools have boomed in popularity since the Covid pandemic as more retail traders have entered the market, according to forthcoming data shared exclusively with CNBC.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Decades ago, when coal boomed, nearly 100,000 people lived in McDowell CCounty, earning some of the nation's highest hourly wages.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The proportion of American adults using mental health counseling boomed from 2019 to 2024 as teletherapy grew in popularity, federal data shows.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Following a brief sanctions shock after the 2022 invasion, Russian military spending surged, and its economy boomed.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Voices conversed in friendly banter as a speaker boomed old Motown hits and even some Jethro Tull.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
That attention has boomed recently.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
But then, as Florida’s population boomed— as did the number of new residential phones, business phones, and later, cellphones, faxes and beepers — 305 numbers began to run out.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Brendan McDermid | Reuters Speculative investing tools have boomed in popularity since the Covid pandemic as more retail traders have entered the market, according to forthcoming data shared exclusively with CNBC.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Decades ago, when coal boomed, nearly 100,000 people lived in McDowell CCounty, earning some of the nation's highest hourly wages.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The proportion of American adults using mental health counseling boomed from 2019 to 2024 as teletherapy grew in popularity, federal data shows.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Following a brief sanctions shock after the 2022 invasion, Russian military spending surged, and its economy boomed.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Voices conversed in friendly banter as a speaker boomed old Motown hits and even some Jethro Tull.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
That attention has boomed recently.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boomed
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The Career Connections program allowing students to learn career skills and earn credentials, Skipper highlighted, started off with around 1,000 students four years ago and has now increased to over 4,000 students.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Before that, the rate had increased 56% over two years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Gui Santos roared to the crowd after finishing a layup through contact to make the deficit just 99-97 with two minutes left.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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While the Garden crowd roared, the Celtics missed seven of their first eight shots, converting just one field goal in the first three-plus minutes.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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The market share of zero-emission vehicles among all light-duty vehicles sold rose from 12% in 2021 to 19% in 2022.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Aramco’s shares rose the most in more than two years as investors bet that the rise in oil prices could offset declines in exports, Bloomberg reported.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 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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But during pregnancy, her body had swelled as a result of fluid retention, putting major pressure on the nerves in her hands and wrists.—
Erin MeanLey,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
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Then two years ago, Demings and other county leaders opted against a reboot of the campaign, though transit problems have worsened in Central Florida as its population swelled.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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When a catastrophic avalanche rumbled over a stretch of the High Sierra, dozens of law enforcement officers scoured the mountainside for a group of 15 skiers, including four mountain guides.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Teens dished out nachos and sugary elephant ears to hungry fairgoers in a brand-new kitchen, even as the 65-year-old milkshake machine still rumbled against a far wall.—
Sophie Hartley,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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But an unexpectedly powerful solar cycle that peaked in 2024 accelerated that timeline by increasing atmospheric drag on the spacecraft, according to the agency.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Each mission after that, however, has been repurposed and accelerated.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
10 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 12 Mar. 2026.
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