as in brewed
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 loomed
But a redistricting race in a number of states has loomed over the upcoming midterms.
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
With the idea of building a bomb in the imminent future rejected by the academic community, the Soviet government had little incentive to dedicate funds and resources to the project as the prospect of conventional war loomed closer.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Santa Margarita goalie Pedro Mattiazo finished with eight saves, including one against a 7-on-6 attack with 13 seconds left that loomed significant.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
China’s influence loomed over both deals, as well as Albanese’s entire visit.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
First is the story of Louis Frezza, Scorsese’s friend who died at 18 from cancer and was buried in a Queens cemetery, above which loomed a gigantic sign for the Continental Can Company.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Trump, who has threatened to withhold federal funds, has loomed over the race.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025
Cook didn’t speak at the meeting, but his presence loomed over it.
—IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
Long mornings running, rucking, lifting weights, and lots of time shooting arrows in the driveway were all coming to a head as September loomed.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
With the idea of building a bomb in the imminent future rejected by the academic community, the Soviet government had little incentive to dedicate funds and resources to the project as the prospect of conventional war loomed closer.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Santa Margarita goalie Pedro Mattiazo finished with eight saves, including one against a 7-on-6 attack with 13 seconds left that loomed significant.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
China’s influence loomed over both deals, as well as Albanese’s entire visit.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
First is the story of Louis Frezza, Scorsese’s friend who died at 18 from cancer and was buried in a Queens cemetery, above which loomed a gigantic sign for the Continental Can Company.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Trump, who has threatened to withhold federal funds, has loomed over the race.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025
Cook didn’t speak at the meeting, but his presence loomed over it.
—IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
Long mornings running, rucking, lifting weights, and lots of time shooting arrows in the driveway were all coming to a head as September loomed.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loomed
Verb
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Be sure to try the special anniversary pilsner, brewed in collaboration with MadTree Brewing, which is also a great place to drink and dine alone.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Black Drip Coffee This type of coffee is brewed by slowly pouring hot water over ground coffee beans in a filter, which is set over top of a glass pot or carafe.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the victim was leaving her Surprise home to attend a soccer game with her three children, Headrick approached her with a metal bar and forced the family back inside, prosecutors said.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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She had been approached before Leachman accepted the role but had turned it down.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Loomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loomed. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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