1
as in increased
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
with the strong economy, business is booming
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2
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
The corporation took over broadcasting the event from Channel 4 and since then, its coverage has boomed via the BBC’s radio stations, website and streaming service iPlayer, making Glastonbury available to those not so fortunate to get a ticket.
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
Pounding techno boomed over the subwoofers, and red lights illuminated the dance floor.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Yet, while restaurants and malls struggled because of the pandemic and still feel its consequences, tabletop gaming has boomed as an industry due to the same circumstances.
—Desirae Sin, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
Healthcare employment has boomed in the past few years.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
West Ninth boomed during the 1940s and 1950s.
—Helaine Williams, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
And with electricity in general sold at subsidized rates, bitcoin processing centers have boomed.
—Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Rather than taking a hit, business boomed.
—Laura Barrero, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
As business boomed, so did Weiner’s wealth.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
Pounding techno boomed over the subwoofers, and red lights illuminated the dance floor.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Yet, while restaurants and malls struggled because of the pandemic and still feel its consequences, tabletop gaming has boomed as an industry due to the same circumstances.
—Desirae Sin, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
Healthcare employment has boomed in the past few years.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
West Ninth boomed during the 1940s and 1950s.
—Helaine Williams, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
And with electricity in general sold at subsidized rates, bitcoin processing centers have boomed.
—Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Rather than taking a hit, business boomed.
—Laura Barrero, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
As business boomed, so did Weiner’s wealth.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boomed
Verb
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However, operating expenses increased, with selling, general, and administrative costs rising 19%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The average fees per card - which includes transaction fees, subscription fees, as well as commissions - increased 13% year over year in Q3.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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After the pandemic lull, events have roared back, with spending on experiential marketing topping pre-pandemic levels.—
Dee Blohm,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Chiefs roared when Mahomes and Kelce arrived, but the person who generated the loudest crescendo of cheers was coach Andy Reid, who walked into the middle of the room in full costume as Santa Claus.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In terms of the design, the mix of rose gold and rhodium plating on the dial brings an industrial feel to the timepieces.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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Novo Nordisk’s Fundamentals Over Recent Years Novo Nordisk’s revenue rose over 2x from 127 billion DKK in 2020 to 271 billion DKK for the last twelve-month period.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Finally, accelerated demand led by corporate refugees is being met by a steady supply of businesses from retiring baby boomers.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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According to recent studies, the rate of change across several key factors has accelerated by 183% in the past four years, largely driven by emerging technologies, including generative artificial intelligence.—
Sherzod Odilov,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The number and types of voting members have been expanded to include more than 300 entertainment journalists from around the world.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2025
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Every country in the world accepts these rules, which have been expanded several times in the years since.—
Hurst Hannum,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Spending on apparel and electronics also climbed at a solid pace.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
26 Dec. 2024
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During a visit to the Olympia International Show Jumping Championships with their mom, brothers Harry and William climbed into Santa's sleigh.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Boomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boomed. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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