as in impending
giving signs of immediate occurrence
some economists see a looming collapse of the stock market
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as in brewing
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 looming
Max Tani, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2025
In light of the backlog, lengthy suspension of cancellations and looming tax deadline, the teachers union asked a federal judge last month to end the delays.
—Danielle Douglas-Gabriel The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
Given the crises of manpower, resources and morale looming over Ukraine in May, this is startling, and potentially flips the dynamics of the months ahead.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
With a trip to London looming, the Rams (4-2) opted to stay on the East Coast before making their transatlantic flight to face the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2).
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
The Nuggets are better with Braun, even with a contract extension looming.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
For a few minutes, the head coach of an undefeated AP Top 25 team with College Football Playoff aspirations is not thinking about the looming rivalry game against Utah.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Rural health has been gaining national attention amid looming Medicaid cuts, as about 1 in 4 rural patients are covered by the program.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
In the looming contract talks between Hollywood studios and above-the-line unions, confusion around AI and issues raised by the debut of synthetic actress Tilly Norwood are certain to be key themes.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
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The foundation started by George Soros is looking to expand its reach even further into media, despite a looming federal probe into Soros’ philanthropic arm.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2025
In light of the backlog, lengthy suspension of cancellations and looming tax deadline, the teachers union asked a federal judge last month to end the delays.
—Danielle Douglas-Gabriel The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
Given the crises of manpower, resources and morale looming over Ukraine in May, this is startling, and potentially flips the dynamics of the months ahead.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
With a trip to London looming, the Rams (4-2) opted to stay on the East Coast before making their transatlantic flight to face the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2).
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
The Nuggets are better with Braun, even with a contract extension looming.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
For a few minutes, the head coach of an undefeated AP Top 25 team with College Football Playoff aspirations is not thinking about the looming rivalry game against Utah.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Rural health has been gaining national attention amid looming Medicaid cuts, as about 1 in 4 rural patients are covered by the program.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
In the looming contract talks between Hollywood studios and above-the-line unions, confusion around AI and issues raised by the debut of synthetic actress Tilly Norwood are certain to be key themes.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looming
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The contention over Bad Bunny's impending performance at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show roils on.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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An impending federal ruling is expected to strip Texas DACA recipients of their work authorizations, impacting tens of thousands of people in the state.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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Investors have been spooked and moved to trim positions in the sector, possibly opting to have lower exposure in case a crisis is brewing.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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In an email to MCTS, Crowley's chief of staff, Mary Jo Meyers, slammed the agency's failure to notify leadership of the deficit that was brewing behind the scenes.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Looming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looming. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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