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adjective

ˈbü-miŋ How to pronounce booming (audio)
Definition of boomingnext
1
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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booming

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verb

present participle of boom
1
as in increasing
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number with the strong economy, business is booming

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2
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
Adjective
The global economy will grow more this year than previously expected, the International Monetary Fund said, with booming investment in AI outweighing a fast-growing debt pile — for now. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Surrounding the Fort Worth Stockyards is the Historic Northside district, a community committed to remembering its roots amidst the booming growth and development nearby. — Nathalie Marie Palacios, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
In an industry booming with book adaptations, Roth is hopeful that The Sixth Faction could help revive interest in the dystopian genre. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 Richemont’s potential next move would also come at a time when its jewelry business is booming. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for booming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for booming
  1. loud
  2. thriving
  3. increasing
  4. roaring
  5. deafening
  6. prosperous
  7. rising
  8. growling
Adjective
  • Police described the Nissan as having black wheels, a black rear bumper and a loud exhaust.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The oil-rich province of Alberta has rejected the pathway to secession and will remain part of Canada, landing a definitive blow to a fringe but loud campaign which sought support from the US.
    — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of loud
Adjective
  • Rather than a sudden surge, the new estimate shows the population has always been strong, thriving, and secure.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The result was a scramble to get on coveted allocation lists—and a thriving secondary market where the sky seemed to be the limit.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of thriving
Verb
  • Beyond domestic challenges, CATL is also scrambling to build more plants in Europe to avoid running afoul of increasing EU protectionism.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • While the disease remains more common among women over 50, diagnoses among younger women are increasing, prompting cancer specialists to encourage earlier conversations about individual risk.
    — Melissa May, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of increasing
Verb
  • In nearby Eaton Canyon a spark had already become a roaring fire.
    — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • With Meyer's help, Florida selected Jon Sumrall, whose first year is off to a roaring start thanks to two top-10 wins (Ole Miss and Texas) before he's even had a chance to coach a full season.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of roaring
Adjective
  • The sound is practically deafening, a loud metallic pang that cuts through the forest’s thick foliage.
    — Taylor Mitchell Brown, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • By the time Obsession made it to TIFF, the buzz on social media had become deafening.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of deafening
Adjective
  • Is that the kind of society that the United States believes would create a more peaceful and prosperous Middle East regardless of who’s ruling Iran?
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Slightly more than half of Americans say Democrats would do a better job keeping the country prosperous, while only 37% believe Republicans would — the largest lead Democrats have enjoyed on this question in nearly 20 years.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of prosperous
Verb
  • Noah Seelam | Afp | Getty Images Fund outflows and a rising energy bill are expected to keep putting pressure on India's rupee, even as the central bank works to slow depreciation.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • John Fogerty, rising singer-songwriter Emma Ogier, and others are slated to open on select dates.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of rising
Verb
  • Dogs and cats may be triggered by this distinctive smell and show unusual behavior when skunks are nearby, such as sniffing or pawing the dirt around the burrow or becoming more protective by growling or hovering near the entrance.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Video captured from the drone’s perspective and released on Facebook, shows the frustrated bobcat standing by a staircase, growling and arching its back at the hovering machine.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of growling

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