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
Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
With fears of a broader economic slowdown looming, both sides have moderated their tone.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Imagine Halloween never had the looming dread of school or work the next day.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
The looming lapse in SNAP funding comes as both Republicans and Democrats dig in their heels over the shutdown.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
In addition, the Social Security Administration faces a looming bankruptcy date if it is not addressed by Congress.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Ted is optimistic that this budding romance is the beginning of his Christmas comeback, but his looming holiday bad luck still has a few curveballs in store for him.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
The foundation started by George Soros is looking to expand its reach even further into media, despite a looming federal probe into Soros’ philanthropic arm.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2025
In light of the backlog, lengthy suspension of cancellations and looming tax deadline, the teachers union asked a federal judge last month to end the delays.
—Danielle Douglas-Gabriel The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, Wang believes that looming decision may back Trump into a corner in South Korea by strong-arming him into an accommodation lest his tariff leverage be suddenly excised.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
With fears of a broader economic slowdown looming, both sides have moderated their tone.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Imagine Halloween never had the looming dread of school or work the next day.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
The looming lapse in SNAP funding comes as both Republicans and Democrats dig in their heels over the shutdown.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
In addition, the Social Security Administration faces a looming bankruptcy date if it is not addressed by Congress.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Ted is optimistic that this budding romance is the beginning of his Christmas comeback, but his looming holiday bad luck still has a few curveballs in store for him.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
The foundation started by George Soros is looking to expand its reach even further into media, despite a looming federal probe into Soros’ philanthropic arm.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2025
In light of the backlog, lengthy suspension of cancellations and looming tax deadline, the teachers union asked a federal judge last month to end the delays.
—Danielle Douglas-Gabriel The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looming
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The team is expected to inform Tigers players of the decision and talks about the terms of his impending departure were ongoing, according to the report.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The impending corporate layoffs amount to the largest such job reduction in the company's history, CNBC and Reuters reported, citing anonymous sources.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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But backlash has also been brewing.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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The minds behind Hocus Pocus 3 are brewing up a fresh potion of sisterly magic, screenwriter Jen D'Angelo exclusively tells EW.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Looming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looming. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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