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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
Globe-spanning benefit concerts and blockbuster charity singles boomed in the ’80s, and heartland-rock artists were fixtures at these affairs.
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Jack Hamilton, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The economy boomed during World War II.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
New communities boomed during the pandemic, when people were searching for more space in the suburbs but surging prices were putting ownership out of reach.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
As visitation boomed, the federal government imposed regulations requiring tour operators to have permits and insurance, and that began to squeeze locals out of the industry, Lampe said.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Healthcare, including home healthcare and elder care, has boomed despite a cooling labor market.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
As American suburbs boomed through the 1980s and 1990s, Home Depot’s presence evolved alongside changes in the housing market.
—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
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
Jack Hamilton, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The economy boomed during World War II.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
New communities boomed during the pandemic, when people were searching for more space in the suburbs but surging prices were putting ownership out of reach.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
As visitation boomed, the federal government imposed regulations requiring tour operators to have permits and insurance, and that began to squeeze locals out of the industry, Lampe said.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Healthcare, including home healthcare and elder care, has boomed despite a cooling labor market.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
As American suburbs boomed through the 1980s and 1990s, Home Depot’s presence evolved alongside changes in the housing market.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boomed
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Glas said many producers understandably believed that given the gap in IEEPA tariff rates between free-trade-agreement qualifying countries in the Western Hemisphere and those in Asia — which amounted by about 10 percentage points in most cases — sourcing from the Americas should have increased.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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European countries and Canada have increased defense spending and military recruitment efforts over the last year in response to Trump’s threats.—
Mark Carlson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The Dodgers’ offense roared to life in a 12-4 rout of the Cubs to end Chicago’s 10-game winning streak.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The twenties roared in some industries, but agriculture and other natural-resource-dependent sectors were already in depression.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
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And then Madison Square Garden rose to its feet.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Celebrate Mom with this bright bouquet filled with a mix of mini purple carnations, chamomile daisies, green button chrysanthemums, pink cushion chrysanthemums, and a yellow rose.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 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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With specialist Trevor Baptiste dominating in the faceoff circle, the Seals continued to control time of possession and the lead swelled to 8-2 in the third quarter when Toronto finally snapped a 36-minute scoring drought.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Over 6,000 attended, the crowd swelled by the glorious weather and the prospect of a full-day — more than seven hours — of cricket ahead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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The anti-vaccine rhetoric, and the efforts to revise laws and regulations, rumbled along at the state health department, and in the legislature.—
Kerry Sheridan,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Minutes later, some attendees reported hearing what sounded like gunshots and the room rumbled as everyone rushed to hide under tables.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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And those efforts have only accelerated, especially since the debut of generative AI chatbots in 2022 and recent advances in agentic AI.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The three ports also have accelerated their alternative fuels bunkering capabilities over the past three years.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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After Philadelphia fans bellowed the chant as a show of confidence during the 76ers’ Play-In Tournament victory to set up this series, Celtics fans responded in kind.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
1 May 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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“Boomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boomed. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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