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
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025
The big picture: One factor driving the boom is BookTok, the thriving community of book lovers sharing recommendations on TikTok.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 1 Feb. 2025
Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2025
Now, with the global energy transition accelerating, investments in renewables, electric vehicles, batteries, and other green technologies are booming.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Nabers’ seven-catch, 171-yard, two-touchdown outburst against the Colts in Week 17, however, was a supersonic boom of a day from a rookie whose talent is too much to contain at times.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025
The big picture: One factor driving the boom is BookTok, the thriving community of book lovers sharing recommendations on TikTok.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 1 Feb. 2025
Verb
Senator: 'This is what a king does' Police ID woman killed in domestic violence incident at CT home; second woman hospitalized
Major pharmacy chain to close stores in CT city, part of hundreds nationwide
Some CT restaurants struggle, others are booming.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2025
Now, with the global energy transition accelerating, investments in renewables, electric vehicles, batteries, and other green technologies are booming.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boom
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Dramatic videos of the explosion in the city of Taichung, on the island’s west coast, showed debris and large panels of a mid-rise building’s exterior blown out as a loud bang is heard.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN,
13 Feb. 2025
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Curtain bangs do this for two reasons, Elbaum says.—
Lauren Valenti,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The average tariff on all U.S. imports would rise from less than 3% to about 20%, Ashworth estimated.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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This change is largely driven by the rising importance of advertising and the need for repeat engagement from viewers.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Together, Toothless and Hiccup soar through the sky, barreling past rocky cliffs and roaring oceans and flying far above fierce battles as the music swells.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2025
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Suddenly, as if some omniscient observer had pressed play, the scene roared to life.—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Chef Yuu Shimano steps forward and welcomes the 18 diners seated at the counter to his restaurant, and with a clap of his hands, the team members scramble to their positions for the show to begin.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
30 Dec. 2024
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Break out three giant claps, a dazzling smile and a deafening scream.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Dec. 2024
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City leaders are also increasing parking meter rates, extending trash collection fees and making other moves to raise revenues.—
Mariana Trujillo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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So there’s an urge to call those episodes something, and thanks to Community and TV Tropes and the increasing ubiquity of online TV discourse, the term bottle episode has been floating around, ready for the (inaccurate) taking!—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Nike rumbled to life, its powerful engines echoing over farm fields, as the unit prepared to move out.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
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Long, steady rumbling like there was blasting nearby.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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The energy of the blasts was also about 130 times more destructive than the energy in the worldwide stockpile of nuclear weapons, according to the study.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, several Russian accounts on Telegram said Sarkisyan leg was blown off in the blast.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Dairy may cause a serious allergic reaction such as hives, swelling, and trouble breathing (anaphylaxis).—
Allison Herries,
Verywell Health,
10 Feb. 2025
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The station agent suffered a gash to her face, swelling and pain.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Boom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boom. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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