Definitions

loom

[loom] / lum /

VERB

appear, often imposingly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brew come on dominate emerge hover mount overshadow portend soar stand out threaten

STRONG

approach await bulk dawn emanate figure gather impend impress issue lower menace near overhang overtop rear rise show top tower

WEAK

be at hand be coming be forthcoming be imminent be in the cards be in the wind be near become visible break through come forth come into view come on the scene hang over make up seem huge seem large take shape

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline fall leave

STRONG

abandon descend drop neglect

Example Sentences

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Oil prices wobbled on Friday ahead of talks between the U.S. and Iran due to take place over the weekend loom.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

As first-quarter earnings loom “amidst parabolic AI revenue inflections at foundational model leaders,” Citi Research analysts expect the concerns around the durability of business models for software-as-a-service companies to intensify in the months ahead.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Its conclusions loom large now that many private-credit investors, from deep-pocketed pensions and college endowments to wealthy individuals, have grown concerned about the financial health of companies taking out private loans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The shadows of Bale and Ramsey et al continue to loom large – but are they an inspiration or a burden?

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

She even sent him a few new sets of clothes—simple, undyed cotton pants and shirts that she must have made on her loom.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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