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 forecasts promised clear skies and cool air as a respite from another night of sirens, booms and ballistic missile strikes. — Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Billions of dollars of investment have been pouring into Georgia over the past few years as data centers and advanced manufacturing construction booms. — Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Data centers have been around for decades, but as AI booms, the need has grown. — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

After the cannon booms shatters these boxes, the ensemble tumbles together in a finale worthy of Tchaikovsky. — Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Reilly said another wave of IPOs and share sales could be particularly significant, since similar issuance booms have historically coincided with market peaks. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

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

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

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