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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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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
Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2024
While the Fed is still expected to cut, a booming November jobs report and turnarounds in consumer confidence may give the bank reason to delay future reductions in interest rates.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
Global oil demand is far from booming.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Once a booming mining town, Johannesburg established itself as a business and finance hub over the course of the 20th century.
—Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2024
While the Fed is still expected to cut, a booming November jobs report and turnarounds in consumer confidence may give the bank reason to delay future reductions in interest rates.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
That’s actually two fewer than last year, but the most popular apps are booming.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
Global oil demand is far from booming.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for booming
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Mangione’s previous appearance in court included a loud outburst when he was lead into the building, but this morning’s proceedings went quietly and Mangione seemed in good spirits.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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The sheer size of the crowds in Tampa and Philly made those two of the loudest crowd pops of her career, but Bayley said the depth of the story with Damage CTRL also added to the reactions — and to her own pride in accomplishment.Jay Reddick, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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Another member, who runs a thriving real estate development company with his family, relied on Quintessentially to help book meal and hotel reservations on a recent six-week-long work trip through the Middle East and Asia.Brienne Walsh, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Thousands of businesses like ours flourish in a thriving production environment.Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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Research from the Princeton Neuroscience Institute found that physical clutter competes for your attention, reducing focus and increasing stress.Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Starbucks workers on Mass Ave walked off the job Tuesday, joining an increasing number of unionized baristas across the country who are going on strike in a labor dispute with the Seattle coffee behemoth.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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So, despite an early stumble in North America, there’s plenty of time and room for Mufasa to come roaring back.Mark Hughes, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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But the lion is not roaring from the get-go offshore, and there is still a lot of family play to go around (ie Dis’ own Moana 2 as well as Wicked).Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
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Zoom out: While these protests may be vociferous, there's an equally deafening volume of grievances the SEC sees.Hope King, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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McBride’s defense turned into offense that later induced more deafening pops from The Garden crowd.Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2024
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The parallels between agricultural practices and prosperous business strategies are rooted in flexibility and the ability to innovate in response to challenges.Stefano Carganico, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Before the war, many of the Christians in Gaza were successful professionals who lived in Rimal, a once prosperous neighborhood in Gaza City.Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Wild snapped a four-game losing streak, scored more than two goals in a game and at least lowered the rising temperature heading into the NHL’s holiday hiatus by rallying for a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Of course, while rising prices are a concern for ordinary Americans, members of The Forbes 400 list of richest Americans don’t have such concerns.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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His ringing, carefree laugh mixed with soaring rhetoric about democracy, working families and hope.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
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Frey’s slow strumming and ringing, open chords add a country feel to what is, at its essence, an R&B waltz, and Meisner’s walking bass line summons a bluegrass feel.Rob Tannenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2023
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“Booming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booming. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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