as in to brew
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 loom
In the same interview, the incoming chancellor addressed another subject familiar to California: looming budget cuts.
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Uncertainty looms as to how long the 145 percent tariffs on Chinese imports will last.
—Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Economists are raising the alarm about a looming recession if Trump’s tariffs stick around.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Relations remain more tense with China, especially as Trump’s tariffs come into effect and the threat of Chinese retaliation looms.
—Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Uncertainty looms as to how long the 145 percent tariffs on Chinese imports will last.
—Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Economists are raising the alarm about a looming recession if Trump’s tariffs stick around.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Relations remain more tense with China, especially as Trump’s tariffs come into effect and the threat of Chinese retaliation looms.
—Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loom
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Starbucks brewed up something new to build its latest store: a 3D printer.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Between the hours of 6 a.m. to noon on Monday morning, the staff brews 48 cups of coffee every 15 minutes, delivering more than 200 coffees to guests.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
1 May 2025
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Four challengers have stepped forward, offering to help lead the district during a critical period underscored by a superintendent transition, literacy and academic performance issues, and impending school closures.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2025
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How are oarfish an omen of impending disaster?—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Loom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loom. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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