as in claps
a loud explosive sound
the nerve-jangling boom of a car backfiring
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as in increases
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
with the strong economy, business is booming
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as in roars
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the cannons boomed throughout the night
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Recent Examples of booms
Joe Heim, Washington Post, 14 May 2026
In fossil fuel extraction zones — the Permian Basin in Texas, the Bakken fields of North Dakota, oil regions across the Middle East — lights flicker violently in sync with drilling booms and busts, bearing little relation to broader economic trends.
—Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Residents of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties may hear the booms, depending on weather and other conditions, SpaceX said.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Plano's Hazmat team placed booms in the creek to slow the spread of oil and began containment work around the storm sewer system.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Refuel with the legendary popovers at Jordan Pond House, then time your visit to Thunder Hole — a rocky inlet that booms when waves crash through it just right.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Micron's nodes are likely to become more popular as AI booms, lifting sales and the stock, Davidson said.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
If a birth cohort hits what normally would be their high-earning years just as an economy booms, as the baby boomers did, their lifetime earnings will be far higher than a cohort reaching those ages just as the economy falters or goes into severe recession.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
The history of the 19th-century United States is railway booms followed by railway busts.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Music booms out into the night air, blending with the incessant roar of engines.
—Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
The bangs and booms will echo longer and louder into the night at Washington’s official Fourth of July celebration this year if event planners can achieve their goal of presenting the world’s largest ever fireworks display.
—Joe Heim, Washington Post, 14 May 2026
In fossil fuel extraction zones — the Permian Basin in Texas, the Bakken fields of North Dakota, oil regions across the Middle East — lights flicker violently in sync with drilling booms and busts, bearing little relation to broader economic trends.
—Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Residents of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties may hear the booms, depending on weather and other conditions, SpaceX said.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Plano's Hazmat team placed booms in the creek to slow the spread of oil and began containment work around the storm sewer system.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Refuel with the legendary popovers at Jordan Pond House, then time your visit to Thunder Hole — a rocky inlet that booms when waves crash through it just right.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Micron's nodes are likely to become more popular as AI booms, lifting sales and the stock, Davidson said.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
If a birth cohort hits what normally would be their high-earning years just as an economy booms, as the baby boomers did, their lifetime earnings will be far higher than a cohort reaching those ages just as the economy falters or goes into severe recession.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
The history of the 19th-century United States is railway booms followed by railway busts.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Massive field goal for Ole Miss Rebels kicker Lucas Carneiro booms a 58-yard field goal to cut Miami’s lead to 17-13 with 11 seconds left in the first half.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Music booms out into the night air, blending with the incessant roar of engines.
—Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for booms
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There was no standing ovation, only a few sporadic claps mixed in with folks cheering for Fitzpatrick.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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That’ll be the stormiest period of the weekend, with gusts up to 40 mph and potentially more claps of thunder.—
Anthony Edwards,
San Francisco Chronicle,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Posting on multiple platforms simultaneously increases your reach, but be aware that spreading the budget evenly across all of them generally doesn't work.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The vote signifies the latest push by the group to slow or halt wage increases for tourism workers in the city, increases that hospitality and service worker unions have pushed for to coincide with the 2028 Olympics.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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And the Old Trafford crowd roars, while Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada hug in the directors’ box.—
Ian Irving,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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Keep an eye on the sky and be ready to move indoors if thunder roars.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Vimala Pons, in strawberry-blonde bangs, is a striking actor who plays Irène as the new modern woman.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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On Thursday, April 16, Loughlin shimmered in a silver strappy dress by Rebecca Vallance and sported a bob cut and bangs — a departure from her usual long brown hair.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Racine quickly rises, beats the bullies, and then returns to sit next to her sister.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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As the meter rises, each ride becomes a space for connection and storytelling, where Kareem learns about the lives of the people behind the wheel and ultimately discovers a little more about himself.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Griffith growls Griffith could be in position to win its first Greater South Shore Conference title since 2018.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Foxes use a variety of calls, including barks, howls, yaps, and growls.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Beside the facade, the blasts had caved in the roof of the building’s northwest wing.—
James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Four similar seismic signatures were registered at that exact time, in that approximate area, the pattern of which resembled underwater mines or overground quarry blasts, the Spanish National Seismic Network told CNN.—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Throughout, visiting tourist Madeleine (Kristen Stewart) stuffs her face with every kind of meat, vegetable and carb while her father Phil (Woody Harrelson) is the one whose stomach miraculously swells.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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Buffett recently acknowledged displeasure with the investing backdrop as Berkshire's cash hoard swells to a record nearing $400 billion.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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“Booms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booms. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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