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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The 34-page strategy was released as critical decisions loom for local officials, California’s next governor and legislators.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

While oil has already had a blowout year due to the unresolved and devastating Iran war, some say it’s underpriced as big shortages loom.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

There is little doubt that the Iran war will loom large over the Trump-Xi meeting.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“A U.S. ‘terrorist’ label would ensure they loom just as large in the spreadsheets of its bankers, policymakers and CEOs.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

I spend the subway ride home drafting the text in my notes app—which of course makes the whole thing loom even larger.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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