as in impending
giving signs of immediate occurrence
some economists see a looming collapse of the stock market
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as in brewing
to be about to happen
he tried to take a proactive approach to dealing with the problems that loomed ahead
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Recent Examples of looming
Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
While the San Diego Padres have done little to take advantage of the door the Dodgers have left open for them (losing again Friday), there are still massive questions looming for this team once the postseason arrives.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
The looming question is whether the other countries, in particular China, Mexico, Brazil and Canada will lift their reciprocal tariffs.
—Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Panthers jumped out to a 20-0 lead in the first half, but held a slim two-point lead over Haverhill late in the fourth quarter with a first-and-goal situation looming.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
While not officially a weekend, the Friday observance means many people will be able to celebrate the ghoulish evening without school or work looming.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Now the team hopes to carry that momentum into a crucial series against the Boston Red Sox with the playoffs looming.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Visitors will find themselves with jaws agape at the striking jagged mountain peaks, looming glaciers, and slick icebergs, all set to the backdrop of moody, misty weather—this is a photographer’s dream adventure.
—Stefanie Waldek, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
Independence Day festivities in the Windy City this year were quieter, some even postponed, under the weight of the looming threats.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
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Small business owners, who rely on social media to promote and sell their products, were especially worried with a busy festive season looming.
—Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
While the San Diego Padres have done little to take advantage of the door the Dodgers have left open for them (losing again Friday), there are still massive questions looming for this team once the postseason arrives.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
The looming question is whether the other countries, in particular China, Mexico, Brazil and Canada will lift their reciprocal tariffs.
—Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Panthers jumped out to a 20-0 lead in the first half, but held a slim two-point lead over Haverhill late in the fourth quarter with a first-and-goal situation looming.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
While not officially a weekend, the Friday observance means many people will be able to celebrate the ghoulish evening without school or work looming.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Now the team hopes to carry that momentum into a crucial series against the Boston Red Sox with the playoffs looming.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Visitors will find themselves with jaws agape at the striking jagged mountain peaks, looming glaciers, and slick icebergs, all set to the backdrop of moody, misty weather—this is a photographer’s dream adventure.
—Stefanie Waldek, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
Independence Day festivities in the Windy City this year were quieter, some even postponed, under the weight of the looming threats.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looming
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Congress also faces an impending shutdown at the end of the month.—
Isabella Volmert,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Well, the moon-planet-star trio are among the brightest objects in our solar system, meaning the impending conjunction should be incredibly easy to spot for even the most amateur astronomers.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
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Featuring a spacious taproom and pleasant patio, Wildbloom Beer is a business of one, run by Devin Bush, who at 19 moved from Connecticut to the United Kingdom to study brewing and has been brewing and distilling for almost 20 years now.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Anger has been brewing in the Himalayan nation for years about the country’s worsening youth unemployment and lack of economic opportunities, exacerbated by what many view as a growing disparity between the country’s elite and regular people.—
Sugam Pokharel,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Looming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looming. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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