as in to brew
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 loom
Following the deal the company becomes part of an industrial pole boasting 60 looms, viewed as pivotal in strengthening Achille Pinto’s weaving capabilities.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The negotiations are coming as another partial government shutdown looms.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 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
To the locals, the facility looms as the likely headquarters for a coming occupation.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The negotiations are coming as another partial government shutdown looms.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 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
To the locals, the facility looms as the likely headquarters for a coming occupation.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loom
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This divergence is often the first tell that the dominant bearish trend is losing steam and a reversal is brewing.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Stirring the coffee with this little guy before brewing evens out the texture throughout the basket for a consistent brew.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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The series follows a teenage boy who forms an unlikely alliance with the Fairy Queen of Celtic lore to search for malevolent mythical creatures from around the world, among them the Yeti, Baba Yaga and a Lady Dracula — not to destroy them, but to save them from impending doom.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Though some analysts have long warned of impending mass mortgage defaults in China, others think fears may be overblown.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Loom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loom. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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