BOOMING Synonyms: 166 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈbü-miŋ

Definition of booming

as in loud

marked by a high volume of sound a booming bass drum

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as in thriving

marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically a booming industry that grows larger every year

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booming

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verb

present participle of boom

as in increasing

to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number with the strong economy, business is booming

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as in roaring

to make a long loud deep noise or cry the cannons boomed throughout the night

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Recent Examples of booming

Adjective

That research has given PDRN skincare a list of buzzy promises, including more collagen, firmer and more elastic skin, smoother texture and softer fine lines, all of which fit neatly into the booming bio-repair category. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Zyn helped kick open the door to a booming market for tobacco alternatives more than a decade ago, according to the New York Post. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 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 booming

Recent Examples of Synonyms for booming

Adjective

Police described the Nissan as having black wheels, a black rear bumper and a loud exhaust.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
The oil-rich province of Alberta has rejected the pathway to secession and will remain part of Canada, landing a definitive blow to a fringe but loud campaign which sought support from the US.

— Max Saltman, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of loud

Verb

Beyond domestic challenges, CATL is also scrambling to build more plants in Europe to avoid running afoul of increasing EU protectionism.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
While the disease remains more common among women over 50, diagnoses among younger women are increasing, prompting cancer specialists to encourage earlier conversations about individual risk.

— Melissa May, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of increasing

Verb

In nearby Eaton Canyon a spark had already become a roaring fire.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
With Meyer's help, Florida selected Jon Sumrall, whose first year is off to a roaring start thanks to two top-10 wins (Ole Miss and Texas) before he's even had a chance to coach a full season.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of roaring

Adjective

The construction is transforming what was once a coastal defense zone into one of China’s most prosperous regions.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
In Namibia, the stakes are high, but so is the promise of a more prosperous, wild future.

— Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of prosperous

Verb

Fighting autocracy and inequality The Ford Foundation frames its new plan as its answer to rising autocracy, widening inequality, and fading public trust.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
This was in 2024 and 2025, when the AI craze was in full swing and Claude and ChatGPT adoption was rising.

— Brian Jenney, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of rising

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Dogs and cats may be triggered by this distinctive smell and show unusual behavior when skunks are nearby, such as sniffing or pawing the dirt around the burrow or becoming more protective by growling or hovering near the entrance.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026
Video captured from the drone’s perspective and released on Facebook, shows the frustrated bobcat standing by a staircase, growling and arching its back at the hovering machine.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026

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