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

Beyond that looms the 2028 presidential race, when a new generation of leaders will compete to shape a changing Democratic Party. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

The Chicago Cubs have a looming decision on what to do with Cabrera and the rest of the rotation. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

In another sign of a looming partnership, the United States notably pledged at least $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia soon after de la Espriella took office. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026

But, those intense discussions are coming, especially over the next few months, as a deadline looms. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026