as in bang
a loud explosive sound
the nerve-jangling boom of a car backfiring
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as in to rise
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
with the strong economy, business is booming
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as in to roar
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the cannons boomed throughout the night
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Recent Examples of boom
Jennifer Dasal
july 16, Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
The report shows that the small city, which is about 50 miles from Orlando, has experienced a population boom of nearly 20 percent with around 34,933 people now calling the city home.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Romance scams boomed during the pandemic and have since continued to haunt people over 60.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 July 2025
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Noun
The period after the American Civil War coincided with a boom in the country’s wealth, and that wealth spread rapidly into newly prestigious leisure activities, like international tourism.
—Jennifer Dasal
july 16, Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
The report shows that the small city, which is about 50 miles from Orlando, has experienced a population boom of nearly 20 percent with around 34,933 people now calling the city home.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
Verb
These towns boomed in the 19th and 20th centuries when Asheville became a major industrial, economic, artistic and tourist hub.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Romance scams boomed during the pandemic and have since continued to haunt people over 60.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boom
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With filming underway for The Devil Wears Prada 2, Anne Hathaway and 20th Century Studios are giving everyone a first look the actress’ Andy Sachs character, and something seems to be missing: her signature bangs.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
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Gomez, always the goof in pics, is squatting in a pile of metallic balloons, reaching for the camera, while Swift, her bangs and red lipstick as perfectly in place as ever, leans back to gaze dreamily up at t—, are on brand for the duo.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Sales rose 7% in the second quarter compared with Q2 2024 and 12% in 2025’s first half.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Those are the three names president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski mentioned as rising to the occasion in the bullpen when asked earlier on Monday.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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The meeting on Monday comes about a week after torrential downpours in the overnight hours of July 4 transformed the Guadalupe River into a roaring flood, sweeping away homes, vehicles, roads and trees.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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His showdown included five birdies and a roaring eagle on the 18th hole.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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The rumble of discontent grew into the rapturous clap of thunder.—
Troy Onyango,
Time,
24 July 2025
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Remain inside for at least 30 minutes after the last thunder clap.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Decades of research and studies in agriculture have increased production across all crops in the U.S., said James, and cannabis can adopt those same technologies.—
Julie Weed,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The poll also showed that Trump's approval remains unchanged from March at 46 percent, while his disapproval increased by 1 point to 52 percent.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Verb
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The short clip shows a dog hesitating at the foot of a staircase, visibly fearful of a thunderstorm rumbling outside.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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So, what goes down when that tummy starts to rumble?—
Kade Krichko,
Outside Online,
22 July 2025
Noun
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All three department veterans; explosion’s cause unknown LOS ANGELES -- A blast at a Los Angeles County sheriff's department training facility Friday killed three members of its arson and explosives unit, marking one of the department's worst losses of life from a single incident, the sheriff said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 July 2025
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Mercury stationing retrograde in Leo sends you a few blasts from the past.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Oral allergy symptoms include swelling and itching around your mouth, tongue, lips, throat and entire face.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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He was received graciously, and the volunteers mustered a crew to add his donations to the swelling stock of supplies.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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“Boom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boom. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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