Synonyms of loom

loom

verb

as in to brew

to be about to happen

he tried to take a proactive approach to dealing with the problems that loomed ahead

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brew
• impend
• approach
• hover
• threaten
• near
• draw on
• hang
• menace
• advance
• gather
• overhang
• close in
• lower

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fall
• disappear
• recede
• shrink
• vanish
• fade
• diminish
• lower
• dwindle
• die down
• taper off
• wane
• lessen
• taper
• subside
• decline
• remit
• abate
• ebb
• moderate
• relent
• let up
• pass
• fall back
• withdraw
• retreat
• de-escalate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of loom

As the Friday expiration date for Temporary Protected Status looms, members of Sacramento’s Haitian community have expressed fear and uncertainty. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

Yet, the fate of Georgia in November loomed over the president’s visit. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026

Soon, even splitting the supplies and promising to stay together suggests looming betrayal. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026

Brewer too was a mainstay at minicamp despite his looming contract situation. — Miami Herald, 21 July 2026