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

The continuous eruption of Anak Krakatau with lava fountains and loud booms ended Sunday but the volcanic island remained active Tuesday, with four eruptions recorded between dawn and midday. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

This sport is rooted in traditions that span generations and have endured through two world wars, economic booms, depressions and social strife. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

For decades, the quarterly 13F filings of hedge funds have also detailed rapid movements into and out of chip stocks as booms and busts proceeded. — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

The economic upswing comes with growing concerns about displacement and a chronic housing shortage in a city where previous tech booms have already pushed many residents out. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026

The move puts an experienced Fortune 500 finance chief at the center of one of corporate America’s biggest investment booms. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026

The cheerful voice of a guide on a mic booms through the open-air cab of each old-timey bus. — Sonjirose Chin, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026

Cities that saw outsized pandemic-era migration and construction booms are now working through excess supply, producing the only sustained year-over-year price declines in the country. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The former offensive lineman is a towering presence on the practice field, and his voice booms across the field even with whistles and music blaring. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 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