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boomed

VERB

crash; make loud sound

Synonyms

STRONGEST

explode resound reverberate roar thunder

STRONG

bang blast burst clap crack drum roll rumble slam smash sound wham

Antonyms

STRONG

fix mend praise

WEAK

collapse fail falter lose

VERB

prosper

Synonyms

STRONGEST

develop expand flourish grow intensify strengthen swell thrive

STRONG

appreciate bloom enhance flower gain increase spurt succeed

WEAK

rise in value

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease compress contract decline decrease fail halt languish lessen lower shrink stop stunt weaken

STRONG

lose shrivel

WEAK

collapse falter

Example Sentences

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While the U.S. economy boomed, it didn't overheat.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Micron’s profits have boomed as the company has cashed in on the extreme supply crunch by boosting prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Trading volume in extremely short-dated contracts tied to the S&P 500, such as zero days until expiration contracts, or 0DTE, boomed last year, particularly during the summer.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Inflation remained tame and the economy boomed, though the Fed ultimately reversed course and raised rates sharply in 1999 and 2000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The two chess giants shook hands, and Bobby boomed out, “Hastings, 1934/35: the queen sacrifice against Capablanca. Brilliant!”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady