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noun

Definition of boomnext
as in bang
a loud explosive sound the nerve-jangling boom of a car backfiring

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verb

ˈbüm How to pronounce boom (audio)
1
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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2
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
Noun
This could add momentum to the innovation boom happening in the biotech industry. — Ashley Capoot,jordan Novet,annie Palmer,lora Kolodny,kai Nicol-Schwarz,caleigh Keating, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 Israel’s still-thriving tech boom has left out huge portions of the population, particularly the young, who are being squeezed by soaring prices. — Matt Bradley, NBC news, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
Another company has landed in far north Fort Worth’s booming AllianceTexas corridor that will contribute to a growing trend in North Texas – manufacturing for AI infrastructure. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 But often, the host already has the soundtrack covered and booming out of their own massive speakers. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boom
  1. bang
  2. rise
  3. roar
  4. clap
  5. increase
  6. rumble
  7. blast
  8. swell
Noun
  • Sports Illustrated’s Karl Rasmussen remarked upon both teams’ ability to get the most bang for their buck.
    — Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Investors can also get more bang for their buck as these assets are tax-efficient, according to Houck.
    — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of bang
Verb
  • That comes against a backdrop of rising borrowing costs globally.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The investment forms part of a broader plan to spend $8 billion to $9 billion through 2030 to meet rising demand for munitions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of rise
Verb
  • Superstars at both ends, tempers ready to flare, world-class soccer, and a roaring Camp Nou crowd.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • More than 17,000 Atlanta fans roared the Dream to a thumping 26-point victory and a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals series against the Golden State Valkyries.
    — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of roar
Noun
  • The red, as startling as a cymbal clap, strikes the eye, but the impending drama remains out of sight.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Lightning can travel miles from a storm, and officials suggest waiting 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder before heading back outdoors.
    — Manuel Bojorquez, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of clap
Verb
  • Kim Hong-Cheol, the South Korean military official, said leaving the dispute over the military demarcation line unresolved would increase the risk of accidental clashes because troops from both sides act on their own understanding of the line.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • As rain chances increase overnight, the temperature will drop to 40 degrees.
    — Hali Smith October 23, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of increase
Verb
  • Now rumours are rumbling that Activision’s reboot might focus on Chief’s origins; that's the last thing Halo needs.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Mahomes completed a short pass to the Chiefs tight end, who rumbled down the field, rolling down at the Chargers’ 20-yard line for a 24-yard gain.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of rumble
Noun
  • It was determined a miner’s lamp came in contact with a pocket of gas that ignited the blast.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Footage of the aftermath showed a truck and several motorcycles that were damaged by the blast.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of blast
Verb
  • Then the shuttle appears on screen, the music swells and the room shakes with the tearing, rumbling force of a launch.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The team said Tuesday morning that two-time defensive player of the year Kawhi Leonard will be re-evaluated in a week due to swelling in his left knee.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
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“Boom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boom. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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