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as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
a booming bass drum
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2
as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
a booming industry that grows larger every year
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as in increasing
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
with the strong economy, business is booming
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as in roaring
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the cannons boomed throughout the night
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Recent Examples of booming
Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
As cannabis becomes a booming global industry, America is stuck on the sidelines.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Jonathan Vanian,ari Levy, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
That’s actually two fewer than last year, but the most popular apps are booming.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Water supply demands are a challenge largely due to the booming population growth.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
As cannabis becomes a booming global industry, America is stuck on the sidelines.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Verb
The business is booming due to soaring demand for computing power that can handle artificial intelligence projects.
—Jonathan Vanian,ari Levy, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
That’s actually two fewer than last year, but the most popular apps are booming.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for booming
Adjective
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But due to noise from the venue next door, which was playing loud music amid a competing bar, Bruni bailed even after the musicians were assembled on stage.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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Lamia doesn’t know that Bibi has gone into super-grandma mode after realizing the folly of her abandonment plan, parking herself in loud protestation at the police station.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
16 May 2025
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In a thriving and competitive women's division, the consistent presence of a talent like Bliss would undoubtedly provide a substantial boost, injecting another layer of depth, star power, and compelling storylines into the roster.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Economic Growth: Promoting policies that attract businesses, support local entrepreneurship, and ensure access to opportunities for all residents, contributing to a thriving and sustainable Fort Worth economy.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Crosby’s work rate is increasing in recent games, his puck battle win ratio even better than usual.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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President Joe Biden maintained those tariffs and added tariffs on other Chinese products, including personal protective equipment, electric vehicles, batteries, and steel, slightly increasing the average tariff on imports from China.—
Michael B. G. Froman,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Mar. 2025
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Topline Losses from a pair of big-name companies, Apple and Tesla, headlined a broader slip in the stock market Thursday, a rocky start to the year’s first trading session after 2023 and 2024’s roaring bull market.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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The audience went wild, roaring with laughter and applause.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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That visual message was audibly reinforced at a deafening level as the crowd cheered their neighbors who spoke against the proposal and booed a NIPSCO official and other business leaders who spoke in favor of it.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Sudden showers of beer, cider, and other mysterious fluids became as integral to the vibe as the deafening roar of the crowd.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But that village has much to gain and, people often forget, Chicago needs its suburban feeders to be economically prosperous so the residents there can spend money in the city.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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More than 1,000 people were forced out of the prosperous Black community known as Oscarville by white individuals from Forsyth County, Teen Vogue reported.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Verb
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With 2025 fast approaching, the start of a new year offers nonprofit professionals an opportune time to critically assess ongoing and rising trends impacting their communities and constituents.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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With prices still rising after the Covid-19 pandemic caused inflation to spike, shoppers at high and low income level are flocking to stores providing the best prices on commodities.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Booming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booming. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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