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
Like the San Francisco location, the still-lingering effects of the COVID pandemic loomed in Palliser’s newest closing statement.
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Though Spotify posted strong earnings and guidance, concerns around the rise of music created by artificial intelligence loomed.
—Sean Conlon,liz Napolitano, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Joining Air New Zealand just as the COVID-19 pandemic loomed, Foran tackled a series of crises, from persistent shortages of engine components to the grounding of up to 11 aircraft.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
Flashbacks of the man-eater from years past loomed in my mind.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
Speaking to journalists in Moscow as the expiry of the New START treaty loomed, Medvedev – no longer president but an outspoken security official on the margins of power – warned of the danger of allowing the deal to lapse.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The ruling brought a wave of relief to South Florida's Haitian community, where fear and uncertainty have loomed for months.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
As tens of thousands of people endured nearly a week with no electricity, another storm loomed on the East Coast.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2026
For the Seahawks, the NFC West loomed as one of the toughest divisions in the sport, with strong preseason expectations for both the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers.
—Scott Phillips, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Though Spotify posted strong earnings and guidance, concerns around the rise of music created by artificial intelligence loomed.
—Sean Conlon,liz Napolitano, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Joining Air New Zealand just as the COVID-19 pandemic loomed, Foran tackled a series of crises, from persistent shortages of engine components to the grounding of up to 11 aircraft.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
Flashbacks of the man-eater from years past loomed in my mind.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
Speaking to journalists in Moscow as the expiry of the New START treaty loomed, Medvedev – no longer president but an outspoken security official on the margins of power – warned of the danger of allowing the deal to lapse.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The ruling brought a wave of relief to South Florida's Haitian community, where fear and uncertainty have loomed for months.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
As tens of thousands of people endured nearly a week with no electricity, another storm loomed on the East Coast.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2026
For the Seahawks, the NFC West loomed as one of the toughest divisions in the sport, with strong preseason expectations for both the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers.
—Scott Phillips, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loomed
Verb
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While coffee plants originated in Ethiopia, scholars believe the beans inside the cherries weren't roasted and brewed until much later.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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The brewpub offers 10 beer style choices, all brewed in-house, said Angel Winpenny.—
Providence Journal,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When David Bazzel first approached then-University of Arkansas Athletic Director Frank Broyles about celebrating the top assistant coach in college football, Broyles said five months was not enough time to put on a first-class banquet.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the video, the masked suspect approached Guthrie’s front door and used his gloved hand to cover the doorbell camera at one point.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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