BOOMED Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

boomed

verb

past tense of boom

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 After the Spanish Navy built its arsenal and shipyards in Ferrol’s almost impregnable harbor in the 18th century, the city boomed. — Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026 Dani Anderson moved into the apartments in August, right as the encampment boomed. — Ashley Grams, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 During Lula's first two terms in office, from 2003 to 2010, Brazil's economy boomed, and millions of Brazilians rose out of poverty. — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026 As the economy boomed, multiplexes multiplied and box office prospects rose, even independent projects with no stars attached could raise reasonable budgets in China. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026 The territory’s population boomed and quickly turned the distant region into an extraordinarily valuable part of the United States. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026 The collectibles industry, once a niche hobby, has boomed since the pandemic with the help of marketing that emphasizes huge potential monetary wins. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026 What started as a grassroots project by Sacramento ceramicist Brittany Clark Espitia has boomed into a beloved celebration of art, community and worms, with a cult following and support from more than a dozen area businesses. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026 But while tourism has boomed, the area still belongs to the wildlife. — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

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During a July 27 Highfill Water and Sewer Committee meeting, Kahrl reported the number of active water meters in the city increased from 2,077 to 2,285 over 12 months.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
More recently, the evolution of AI has increased the ease with which these websites can be populated with content, eliminating the need to pay writers and automating the production of social media posts.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of increased

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During Lula's first two terms in office, from 2003 to 2010, Brazil's economy boomed, and millions of Brazilians rose out of poverty.

— Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
Was the last petal from the enchanted rose about to fall, this beauty of a season due to turn ugly?

— Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of rose

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Since then, Barkley has growled at several other people, and all but one have been diagnosed with some type of cancer, Dozier said.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2026
At the other end of our road, the cranes of the docks loomed — great Stothert and Pitt machines that growled overhead like something out of Star Wars, guarding the scale and mystery of the River Thames.

— Lee Clayton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of growled

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The number of titles receiving airplay swelled from seven to 18, while stations playing at least one song of his increased from 72 to 94.

— Russ Penuell, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026
Ongoing demonstrations over the housing shortage swelled in Spain and Portugal, where students set up tent camps in city squares.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of swelled

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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
Chez Fonfon sits at the crux of Five Points South, a neighborhood named for five streets that converge in a star shape where streetcars connecting the then suburb of Highland to the city once rumbled.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of rumbled

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By making its pockets oversized and bellowed, the designers of the first cargo pants allowed soldiers to tote grenades, flares and other essential gear in their trousers.

— Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026
John Goodman bellowed from his front porch, in Charleston, South Carolina.

— Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

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