as in impending
giving signs of immediate occurrence
some economists see a looming collapse of the stock market
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as in brewing
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 looming
Ally Schniepp, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
But the issue of children is still looming.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Those were just some of the potential ramifications of a looming funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security, according to officials who testified before a House panel on Wednesday.
—Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
See video … LISTEN Tune in to hear how top border and immigration officials’ testimony on Capitol Hill is colliding with a looming DHS funding deadline.
—FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
One of Harris’s main concerns about the current trajectory of AI development is the technology’s looming impact on the job market.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Further adding to the drama is last month’s special election in Texas, which yielded a 31-point swing away from Republicans, prompting some to forecast a massive Democratic wave looming.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Planning is now underway for that that project to relieve a looming parking crunch amid route expansion.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
With so many economic challenges looming, both gold and other precious metals, like silver, have managed to outpace many traditional investments over the past year.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
But the implications of the victory — with March looming — was another reason to celebrate.
—Ally Schniepp, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
But the issue of children is still looming.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Those were just some of the potential ramifications of a looming funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security, according to officials who testified before a House panel on Wednesday.
—Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
See video … LISTEN Tune in to hear how top border and immigration officials’ testimony on Capitol Hill is colliding with a looming DHS funding deadline.
—FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
One of Harris’s main concerns about the current trajectory of AI development is the technology’s looming impact on the job market.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Further adding to the drama is last month’s special election in Texas, which yielded a 31-point swing away from Republicans, prompting some to forecast a massive Democratic wave looming.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Planning is now underway for that that project to relieve a looming parking crunch amid route expansion.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
With so many economic challenges looming, both gold and other precious metals, like silver, have managed to outpace many traditional investments over the past year.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looming
Adjective
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Unless there is more to the Leonard story indicating an impending punishment from the NBA, this is an absolute disservice to Clippers fans this year and in immediate years to come.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Room for Disagreement Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, warned of an impending recession, in part due to consumption outpacing wages.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Trouble begins brewing with the arrival of their nouveau riche neighbors, Edgar Linton (Shazad Latif), and his ward, Isabella (Alison Oliver).—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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There’s this white nationalism that’s been brewing under the radar for a long time.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the attack, suspects were identified approaching the yellow line in southern Khan Younis and were deemed a threat to the troops.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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At one point, Woods tapped the back of his head, signaling that the seal was approaching.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Looming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looming. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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