as in brewed
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 loomed
Like the San Francisco location, the still-lingering effects of the COVID pandemic loomed in Palliser’s newest closing statement.
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Though Spotify posted strong earnings and guidance, concerns around the rise of music created by artificial intelligence loomed.
—Sean Conlon,liz Napolitano, CNBC, 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
Flashbacks of the man-eater from years past loomed in my mind.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
Speaking to journalists in Moscow as the expiry of the New START treaty loomed, Medvedev – no longer president but an outspoken security official on the margins of power – warned of the danger of allowing the deal to lapse.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The ruling brought a wave of relief to South Florida's Haitian community, where fear and uncertainty have loomed for months.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
As tens of thousands of people endured nearly a week with no electricity, another storm loomed on the East Coast.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2026
For the Seahawks, the NFC West loomed as one of the toughest divisions in the sport, with strong preseason expectations for both the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers.
—Scott Phillips, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Though Spotify posted strong earnings and guidance, concerns around the rise of music created by artificial intelligence loomed.
—Sean Conlon,liz Napolitano, CNBC, 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
Flashbacks of the man-eater from years past loomed in my mind.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
Speaking to journalists in Moscow as the expiry of the New START treaty loomed, Medvedev – no longer president but an outspoken security official on the margins of power – warned of the danger of allowing the deal to lapse.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The ruling brought a wave of relief to South Florida's Haitian community, where fear and uncertainty have loomed for months.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
As tens of thousands of people endured nearly a week with no electricity, another storm loomed on the East Coast.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2026
For the Seahawks, the NFC West loomed as one of the toughest divisions in the sport, with strong preseason expectations for both the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers.
—Scott Phillips, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loomed
Verb
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Andrew Howell has decorated the walls of Thornton Distilling Company with history, from an old glass panel advertising beer that's no longer brewed, to bottles no one has opened.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Coffee brewed in a jebena over charcoal.—
John Noakes,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Whether on the stage or the red carpet, the star has always approached dressing with an original and personal flair.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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As half-time approached during Sunderland’s visit, there was a growing desperation for an opener from the Emirates crowd.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Loomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loomed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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