loomed

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 Pyramids of Giza loomed over a purpose-built open-air arena for one of boxing's most unusual world title fights in recent memory.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The symbolism of the location itself loomed over the demonstrations.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Behind them, the undeveloped Puente Hills Preserve loomed on the horizon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The DOJ investigation loomed as the end of Powell’s term as Fed Chair on May 15 approaches.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

Once the waves were behind them, still and silent landscapes loomed ahead.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi