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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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He worked for George Soros’s Quantum Fund and correctly believed disaster loomed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The freight spin has loomed large for a while.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The symbolism of the location itself loomed over the demonstrations.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

It also comes amid tensions between the US and China, which have loomed large over the tech industry.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

In its place, a wooden building loomed at my back.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros