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
All the while, a menacing gangster named Vince (Cranston) looms in the background, hunting Marius down for a debt that could cost him his life.
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Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Questions about the future of FEMA loom amid the Texas floods.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 10 July 2025
With federal budget cuts looming, this year’s CNBC study considered their potential impact on each state’s economy.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 2025
Key Takeaways Markets rallied last week, led by strong gains in tech
Senate prepares vote-a-rama on Trump’s major spending bill
VIX rises as jobs data, Fed comments, tensions loom
Markets posted strong gains last week led by the Nasdaq Composite which gained over 4%.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Questions about the future of FEMA loom amid the Texas floods.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 10 July 2025
With federal budget cuts looming, this year’s CNBC study considered their potential impact on each state’s economy.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 2025
Key Takeaways Markets rallied last week, led by strong gains in tech
Senate prepares vote-a-rama on Trump’s major spending bill
VIX rises as jobs data, Fed comments, tensions loom
Markets posted strong gains last week led by the Nasdaq Composite which gained over 4%.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loom
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Excitement brewed, though doubts simmered around the sustainability of Toronto’s rise.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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These three major fights are brewing on the right that could impact President Trump’s next six months in office.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
22 July 2025
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Four challengers have stepped forward, offering to help lead the district during a critical period underscored by a superintendent transition, literacy and academic performance issues, and impending school closures.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2025
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How are oarfish an omen of impending disaster?—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Loom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loom. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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