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
Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 29 July 2025
After the last boom echoed over the shoreline, everyone went their separate ways.
—David Litt, Time, 28 July 2025
Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 July 2025
Commercial space launches have boomed in recent years—from 26 in 2019 to 157 last year.
—ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025
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Noun
According to the Caledonia Police Department, officers responded to 5½ Mile Road and Novak Road around 2 a.m. after a caller saw vehicles driving toward the school, followed by a loud boom.
—Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 29 July 2025
After the last boom echoed over the shoreline, everyone went their separate ways.
—David Litt, Time, 28 July 2025
Verb
Streaming is booming across the MENA region, where the OTT subscription video market, led by MBC’s Shahid, generated revenues estimated at $1.2 billion in 2024, according to Omdia, which projects continued MENA market growth.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 July 2025
Commercial space launches have boomed in recent years—from 26 in 2019 to 157 last year.
—ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boom
Noun
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With its luxury minus the pretense approach to cruising, Oceania offers considerable bang for your buck.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
28 July 2025
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For those looking to get the most bang for buck from their retirement income, a move overseas could be the answer.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
Verb
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The two battled underneath the stage, and Cena brilliantly rose up on the elevator shaft carrying Cody Rhodes.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Vanguard expects value stocks to rise by 5.8% to 7.8% a year over the next decade.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In response to the roaring fans, the singer made sure to put them front and center.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
29 July 2025
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The highlight was a 540-foot rocket, on June 5, 1967, that roared over the most distant sign atop the roof of Philadelphia’s old Connie Mack Stadium in the deepest part of left-center field.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
Noun
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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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Tariffs did not have the inflationary effects many economists projected, and despite pessimism from the political commentariat, Trump’s public pledges that foreign companies will increase domestic investment have already begun to be fulfilled.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
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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Ulysse Nardin gave us a blast from the (relatively recent) past in July.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 July 2025
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The blast, which occurred Tuesday, left the facility in ruins and ignited fires that firefighters have been battling for nearly 24 hours.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Verb
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This leads to swelling and a build-up of fluids in the area, which can cause cloudy vision and other changes.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 July 2025
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The body also produces less albumin - a protein that helps maintain fluid balance - leading to swelling in the legs and abdomen.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
29 July 2025
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“Boom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boom. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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