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
Vesia’s status loomed over the series and hung heavy in the Dodgers’ clubhouse.
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
Each of those reached a new deal without a blackout albeit some did so with some frenzied moments as deadlines loomed.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Home collab with Loloi is on sale for a limited time, including this classic, neutral rug that is power loomed with polypropylene and polyester materials.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Its height and solidity gave the sense of a play structure, the crossbar that loomed above the platform a climbing feature for the truly fearless, and the rope noose perfect for swinging and letting fly if only the gallows had been built over water.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
But there loomed another, more immediate danger — the police.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
National politics loomed over the race.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Epic Universe loomed over Universal’s performance for the past two years even though the new park that opened in May won’t show up in the TEA attendance report until next year, according to Theme Park Insider.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
As ever, the film crew loomed, poised to document the moment.
—Anthony Shore, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
Each of those reached a new deal without a blackout albeit some did so with some frenzied moments as deadlines loomed.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Home collab with Loloi is on sale for a limited time, including this classic, neutral rug that is power loomed with polypropylene and polyester materials.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Its height and solidity gave the sense of a play structure, the crossbar that loomed above the platform a climbing feature for the truly fearless, and the rope noose perfect for swinging and letting fly if only the gallows had been built over water.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
But there loomed another, more immediate danger — the police.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
National politics loomed over the race.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Epic Universe loomed over Universal’s performance for the past two years even though the new park that opened in May won’t show up in the TEA attendance report until next year, according to Theme Park Insider.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
As ever, the film crew loomed, poised to document the moment.
—Anthony Shore, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loomed
Verb
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With the new label, Heersink expects in 2026 to double the 300 barrels Spare Keg brewed this year.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
29 Oct. 2025
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The dog-friendly brewery has 16 different beers, brewed on-site, on tap, and its location adds another element of cool to the atmosphere.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Worrell was approached by his colleagues to be Council president last term, but didn’t actively pursue the role, instead opting to throw his support behind Louijeune, a City Hall source told the Herald.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Officers stopped the pursuit for safety reasons as the car approached 7th Avenue.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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