1
: making a loud deep sound
his booming voice
2
: growing or expanding very quickly
a booming business
3
: forcefully or powerfully executed
hit a booming serve
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We're not benefiting from the country's booming economy.
Suddenly the children heard Grandpa's booming voice demanding that they get down from the roof.
a tennis player with a booming serve
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Motorists can expect modestly lower U.S. gas prices in 2025 as inflation eases and amid booming domestic oil production.
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Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
Developing dining scene:A booming Taiwanese restaurant scene serves TSMC workers a taste of home in Phoenix
Reach the reporter at [email protected].
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
While a booming market such as Miami is expected to continue thriving next year, cities such as Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Punta Gorda and Naples are likely to experience steep declines, Gerli forecast.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
The ascendant teams are also getting a lift from their leagues’ booming business.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
Developing dining scene:A booming Taiwanese restaurant scene serves TSMC workers a taste of home in Phoenix
Reach the reporter at [email protected].
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
While a booming market such as Miami is expected to continue thriving next year, cities such as Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Punta Gorda and Naples are likely to experience steep declines, Gerli forecast.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
The ascendant teams are also getting a lift from their leagues’ booming business.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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booming
adjective
boom·ing
ˈbü-miŋ 
1
: making a deep sound
his booming voice
2
: forcefully or powerfully done
hit a booming serve
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