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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The worst affected are the basalt columns that make up The Loom – 10 ft high leaning towers of rock.

From BBC • May 27, 2025

He is the bestselling author of 23 books on foreign affairs and travel translated into many languages, including "The Loom of Time," "The Good American," "The Revenge of Geography," "The Coming Anarchy" and "Balkan Ghosts."

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2025

“China poses unique risks for Berkshire Hathaway,” Flaherty said, arguing that the company’s existing disclosures about subsidiaries like Fruit of the Loom that have factories in China are inadequate.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2024

His nearly $800 billion conglomerate also includes namesake energy, car dealership and real estate brokerage businesses, several manufacturing and industrial businesses, and consumer brands such as Dairy Queen, Fruit of the Loom and See's Candies.

From Reuters • Aug. 7, 2023

They had expected chiffon or ribbon, not Fruit of the Loom.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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