Synonyms of booms

booms 1 of 2

noun

plural of boom

as in claps

a loud explosive sound

the nerve-jangling boom of a car backfiring

Synonyms & Similar Words

• claps
• bangs
• blasts
• crashes
• thunderclaps
• pops
• thwacks
• cracks
• roars
• reports
• slams
• whacks
• snaps
• whumps
• taps
• smashes
• knocks
• whomps
• clangs
• clashes
• howls
• clanks
• thunks
• whams
• outcries
• raps
• blares
• clamors
• uproars
• tumults
• clangors
• hullabaloos
• hubbubs
• hue and cries

booms

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of boom

1

as in increases

to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number

with the strong economy, business is booming

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• rises
• swells
• accelerates
• expands
• climbs
• waxes
• surges
• intensifies
• mounts
• mushrooms
• multiplies
• accumulates
• proliferates
• spreads
• balloons
• snowballs
• escalates
• gains
• jumps
• enlarges
• rolls up
• builds up
• appreciates
• burgeons
• rockets
• heightens
• peaks
• skyrockets
• inflates
• bulks
• redoubles
• distends
• puffs (up)
• crests
• crescendoes
• blows up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreases
• diminishes
• contracts
• recedes
• wanes
• lessens
• dwindles

2

as in roars

to make a long loud deep noise or cry

the cannons boomed throughout the night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• roars
• growls
• rumbles
• bellows
• screams
• cries
• thunders
• shouts
• shrieks
• bangs
• yells
• rolls
• grumbles
• screeches
• blasts
• blares
• bells
• whoops
• hollers
• bawls
• howls
• peals
• wails
• hoots
• squalls
• calls
• yowls
• caterwauls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whispers
• mouths
• grunts
• mumbles
• murmurs
• mutters
• squeaks
• whimpers
• pules
• mewls

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of booms

Noun

During booms, these arrangements can create a virtuous circle. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Chip stocks, particularly those that specialize in memory, are notoriously cyclical, with regular booms and busts based on rising and falling demand. — Ryan Vlastelica, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

But in the first decade of the new century, these two leaders oversaw recoveries, and then booms. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026

Oil price booms have increased Nigeria’s wealth, but an overdependence on crude has weakened investment in other sectors, while corruption and poor governance remain rampant. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 17 July 2026

But this was a night that was about more than just all those booms. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 14 July 2026

The twin booms have left the state with one of the best financial pictures in the country, as tax revenues outpaced recent trends. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 13 July 2026

Meraz said a smoldering projectile from one of the many booms and bangs that kept his sons awake must have landed in one of the trash bins, causing the fire to ignite. — Noah Daly july 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2026

In one video, several loud booms can be heard as a fireball appears behind buildings in the direction of the city’s port. — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026

Verb

Officially, Charlevoix is home to about 3,000 year-round residents, but come summer, the town booms with visitors. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026

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