Synonyms of looming

looming 1 of 2

adjective

as in impending

giving signs of immediate occurrence

some economists see a looming collapse of the stock market

Synonyms & Similar Words

• impending
• imminent
• possible
• coming
• approaching
• brewing
• threatening
• around the corner
• pending
• future
• nearing
• inevitable
• probable
• upcoming
• forthcoming
• unavoidable
• ominous
• predicted
• gathering
• oncoming
• apocalyptic
• near
• likely
• menacing
• anticipated
• foreseen
• awaited
• expected
• portentous
• lowering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distant
• past
• remote
• ultimate
• eventual
• former
• far-off
• recent
• late
• bygone

looming

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verb

present participle of loom

as in brewing

to be about to happen

he tried to take a proactive approach to dealing with the problems that loomed ahead

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brewing
• impending
• approaching
• hovering
• nearing
• threatening
• hanging
• drawing on
• advancing
• gathering
• closing in
• lowering
• overhanging
• menacing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• diminishing
• falling
• disappearing
• receding
• vanishing
• dwindling
• shrinking
• declining
• waning
• tapering
• lowering
• fading
• ebbing
• lessening
• subsiding
• abating
• relenting
• tapering off
• dying down
• moderating
• passing
• remitting
• letting up
• retreating
• withdrawing
• falling back
• de-escalating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of looming

Verb

And with looming questions about tariffs, labor markets, and shifting political conditions, many companies are treating automation as a long-term hedge against uncertainty, not a one-time upgrade. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

If the court agreed, such a finding could strengthen xAI’s defense in the looming potential class action, which lawyers estimate could involve thousands of victims. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

Without immediate prevention measures, the looming polycrisis will have widespread impacts on basic health, nutrition and water services – and the potential for mass mortality and displacement. — Peter Hailey, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

Monroe announced plans to reverse its decision after the looming threat from the state legislature became public. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026

The case could be made that the Tigers should try to wring one more playoff run out of Skubal, the looming free agent in line for a monster contract on the open market. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Fortuitously, the small kiosk where Gil was encased acted as a kind of buffer, offering some measure of protection from the accumulation of debris looming above. — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

There is no public address system reminding some fans the importance of a looming third down. — Sam McDowell July 3, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

The bitcoin price has dropped sharply this year, with traders fearful a further price crash could be looming. — Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026