with a boom

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Indicates that an action was accompanied by a loud, deep sound.

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Examples (10)

  • The old cannon fired with a boom that echoed across the valley.
  • The huge stack of books fell with a boom, startling everyone in the library.
  • The heavy oak door slammed shut behind him with a boom.
  • Thunder crashed with a boom, and the lights flickered.
  • The wrecking ball hit the wall with a boom, sending dust everywhere.
  • The music started with a boom from the subwoofers.
  • A massive wave crashed against the cliff face with a boom.
  • The final firework exploded with a boom that lit up the entire sky.
  • He tripped and landed on the stage with a boom, but quickly got up.
  • The announcement of his resignation landed with a boom in the quiet boardroom.