as in brews
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 looms
The playoff drought looms large in all of this, as fans have grown frustrated at the lack of success in seven seasons under Yzerman’s leadership.
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Max Bultman, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Miller’s pedigree as the daughter of arguably the most famous American playwright of all time unmistakably looms over her work and public profile.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
Continue reading … WATCH MARCO RUBIO – US forces strike Iran as possible future deal looms.
—FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
As with other situations involving rare earth materials in recent years, China looms large in the supply chain bottleneck.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 June 2026
The title of this collection, first published in 1984, and written by a central figure of the modernist Nayi Kavita (New Poetry) movement, refers to an ancient kingdom that looms large in Indian history and myth.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
On a clear, low-humidity day, the solitary volcanic cone looms in the west, emerging as a stark evening silhouette when the sun dips behind its bulk.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
This beginner-friendly Tweezerman rescue kit, with tools like the Mini Cuticle Nipper to snip hangnails, helps extend my nail art's lifeline, which is especially important when breakage looms while traveling.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Just as Exercise Tiger looms over Eisenhower, the scale of what could happen if D-Day launches at the wrong time is felt by audiences.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 29 May 2026
Max Bultman, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Miller’s pedigree as the daughter of arguably the most famous American playwright of all time unmistakably looms over her work and public profile.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
Continue reading … WATCH MARCO RUBIO – US forces strike Iran as possible future deal looms.
—FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
As with other situations involving rare earth materials in recent years, China looms large in the supply chain bottleneck.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 June 2026
The title of this collection, first published in 1984, and written by a central figure of the modernist Nayi Kavita (New Poetry) movement, refers to an ancient kingdom that looms large in Indian history and myth.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
On a clear, low-humidity day, the solitary volcanic cone looms in the west, emerging as a stark evening silhouette when the sun dips behind its bulk.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
This beginner-friendly Tweezerman rescue kit, with tools like the Mini Cuticle Nipper to snip hangnails, helps extend my nail art's lifeline, which is especially important when breakage looms while traveling.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Just as Exercise Tiger looms over Eisenhower, the scale of what could happen if D-Day launches at the wrong time is felt by audiences.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looms
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What to expect at Postino Open daily for lunch and dinner, Postino Plaza Midwood will offer North Carolina craft brews alongside an extensive wine selection and cocktails.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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Best Day brews its beers traditionally through full fermentation, then removes the alcohol using a low-temperature process designed to preserve aroma and body.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Mark Bezos—Jeff’s brother—hovers around the bar.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Astrology, a pursuit that hovers in the nebulous space between science and storytelling, is not exactly a robust academic field, and LaFaive had no scholarly studies of Goodman’s life or work to consult.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Verb
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One way to use that cap space is through accounting maneuvers designed to create more room in the future budget — like when quarterback Bo Nix approaches a massive second contract in 2027 or 2028.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Fans get to know actors, musicians and directors beyond surface level because Poehler approaches each conversation from a more personal perspective, instead of strictly professional.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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“Looms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looms. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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