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.