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as in increased
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
with the strong economy, business is booming
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as in roared
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the cannons boomed throughout the night
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Recent Examples of boomed
Axie Infinity boomed in 2021 when its tokens soared but crashed in 2022, illustrating how external price swings can boost or break a game economy overnight.
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Dmitrii Khasanov, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Surfing boomed, riding the waves to become not only a dedicated lifestyle, but a worldwide sporting industry.
—J.d. Gallop, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Take Vietnam, a communist country like Cuba, which opened its arms to private investors decades ago, and whose economy boomed almost immediately.
—Andres Oppenheimer
september 17, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Sales have also boomed from massively popular shows such as Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour, as well as sporting events such as the Super Bowl.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Both teams’ punters boomed kicks, but the Chiefs got the better of the returns, with Nikko Remigio averaging 21 yards per attempt.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
The possible order comes after the Texas Legislature adjourned a second special session without passing new regulations on the industry that has boomed since Texas legalized the cultivation and sale of hemp in 2019.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Israel’s arms industry has boomed in recent years.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Cheap cameras boomed in the 1960s, when the Polaroid Instamatic began producing color prints speedily.
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
Dmitrii Khasanov, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Surfing boomed, riding the waves to become not only a dedicated lifestyle, but a worldwide sporting industry.
—J.d. Gallop, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Take Vietnam, a communist country like Cuba, which opened its arms to private investors decades ago, and whose economy boomed almost immediately.
—Andres Oppenheimer
september 17, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Sales have also boomed from massively popular shows such as Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour, as well as sporting events such as the Super Bowl.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Both teams’ punters boomed kicks, but the Chiefs got the better of the returns, with Nikko Remigio averaging 21 yards per attempt.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
The possible order comes after the Texas Legislature adjourned a second special session without passing new regulations on the industry that has boomed since Texas legalized the cultivation and sale of hemp in 2019.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Israel’s arms industry has boomed in recent years.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Cheap cameras boomed in the 1960s, when the Polaroid Instamatic began producing color prints speedily.
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boomed
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Reportedly, the use of the RT-70 radio antenna increased the accuracy of GLONASS by around 30%.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The trade and investment element of state visits has increased in recent times.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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The crowd roared as River halved Palmeiras’ lead.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Natasha Vidal was never told to evacuate before Hurricane Helene roared into Yancey County last September.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Sep. 2025
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According to a recent report by the Census Bureau, the country added more than 22 million homes between 2005 and 2024, but the effective number of vacant homes during this same time frame rose by only about 570,000.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Inflation in India rose in August.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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As guests swelled outside the dining room, Chow and Osbourne led the lively room in a toast to New York and invitation to continue on to the comedy show.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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South Korea’s top diplomat then rushed to Washington to negotiate their release, while public fury swelled back home over what many see as a slap in the face from their longtime ally.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Facing a third-and-25 after a big penalty, Keller pulled out the tricks with a throwback pass from Brock Meek to Burkett, who rumbled 48 yards to the Texans’ 2-yard line.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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But Kraft ran Harris over, rumbled to the 7-yard line and two plays later Josh Jacobs had a 2-yard TD run.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Roots Of The 70-Hour Workweek The 996 work culture originated in China's tech and manufacturing sectors in the early 2010s, becoming widespread as the country's rapid economic growth accelerated through the mid-2010s.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The introduction of name, image and likeness money and unlimited transfers has accelerated player movement at an unprecedented rate and lowered the ceiling at the top of the sport.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Cameras panned to him as public address announcer Bob Ford bellowed his name with the starting lineup.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The waiver program, which was expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce in-person interviews, will now be limited to a narrow set of categories.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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In 2008, that expanded into menswear, where ripped jeans and tough leather blousons became a signature.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Boomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boomed. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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