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
Fujimura also explained the historical reasons for why Japanese IP is so strong – starting with the periodical manga magazines that became popular in the 1950s, evolving into the anime business that boomed with the growth of Japan’s animation studios and TV networks in the 1960s.
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Once the production and sale of recreational liquor became legal again in 1933, the spirit surged in the mid-20th century, slumped in the 1980s and then boomed in the 2010s.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
In the past three decades, the sports betting market has boomed, thriving into an industry which made nearly $14 billion in revenues last year, according to ESPN data, up from $11 billion in 2023.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Domestic sewing machine sales boomed during Covid and home sewist numbers remain steady.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
If the unions are successful, Las Vegas would be competing with cities like Atlanta, where the film industry has boomed for more than a decade thanks to a far more generous tax break.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
While the trading card category has boomed this year, not everyone is convinced the segment will boost sales during the peak holiday shopping season.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
So while oil-rich states acquired Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, and the Premier League boomed with equity funding from the United States, the biggest team on the planet remained beyond the clutches of private investors.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Spurred by generous federal and regional incentives, production has boomed in Spain, with more shows increasing in terms of both quality and volume.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Once the production and sale of recreational liquor became legal again in 1933, the spirit surged in the mid-20th century, slumped in the 1980s and then boomed in the 2010s.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
In the past three decades, the sports betting market has boomed, thriving into an industry which made nearly $14 billion in revenues last year, according to ESPN data, up from $11 billion in 2023.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Domestic sewing machine sales boomed during Covid and home sewist numbers remain steady.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
If the unions are successful, Las Vegas would be competing with cities like Atlanta, where the film industry has boomed for more than a decade thanks to a far more generous tax break.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
While the trading card category has boomed this year, not everyone is convinced the segment will boost sales during the peak holiday shopping season.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
So while oil-rich states acquired Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, and the Premier League boomed with equity funding from the United States, the biggest team on the planet remained beyond the clutches of private investors.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Spurred by generous federal and regional incentives, production has boomed in Spain, with more shows increasing in terms of both quality and volume.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boomed
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Just as the group’s base as increased to more than 100 people, its gatherings have evolved too beyond BTS visits to the Met.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Since the governor announced the proposal in August, the measure has only increased in popularity among Democrats — receiving support from former President Barack Obama and others.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Oct. 2025
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Weather officials have forecast heavy rain and snow on Thursday and Friday due to the passage of Cyclone Montha, which roared into India’s southeastern state of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday night.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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The market roared to all-time records on Friday when the release of September consumer inflation data overshadowed concerns around tariffs and sky-high valuations.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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Buyers don’t want to be reminded of strong perfumes that resurface certain memories when touring a home, so rose scents of any kind should only be enjoyed after a homeowner is done touring their property.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Expectations further rose over the course of the president’s trip to Asia, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, with the hopes that the deal would produce more than just a low-key touchpoint between the two world leaders.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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But as the Chiefs’ lead swelled in the second half, Washington abandoned the run.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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Flat or oddly shaped sides mean the arils inside the fruit have swelled with juice, transforming the fruit's form.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
27 Oct. 2025
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Beyond the housing units that concealed this bloody event, a truck rumbled along the road, a basketball bounced, children squealed, the sounds foreign, from another world.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The big man got up and rumbled 38 yards down the field to the Denver 45-yard line.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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In addition, Brooks accelerated global expansion efforts, growing year-to-date revenue by 23 percent in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)and 82 percent in APLA (Asia Pacific and Latin America) when compared with year-ago levels.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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In contrast, China and South Korea have grown increasingly at odds as China's technological advancement accelerated.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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In the locker room, fellow pass-rusher extraordinaire Jonathon Cooper smacked Bonitto’s shoulders and bellowed his praises to a gaggle of reporters.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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Cameras panned to him as public address announcer Bob Ford bellowed his name with the starting lineup.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Since then, the social media star has expanded her participation in her hobby tenfold.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, if these expanded incentives come through, the Stage 32 program could mean that there’s a ready-to-go crew base in Florida for when production does ramp up again.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Boomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boomed. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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