as in impending
giving signs of immediate occurrence
some economists see a looming collapse of the stock market
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as in brewing
to be about to happen
he tried to take a proactive approach to dealing with the problems that loomed ahead
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Recent Examples of looming
Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
China regards the island of Taiwan as Chinese territory and there is a looming fear in the West that force will be applied by China one day in a bid to annex the nation.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Ahead of the game, questions will be looming about whether Ohio State head coach Ryan Day will be able to do the same for his squad.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
The looming fiscal crisis cast doubt on his mastery of the economy, previously his greatest strength.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Even though she is undermined by her overprotective mother’s worries stemming from the looming insecurity of the family’s legal status and societal discrimination, Gabriela’s passionate tenacity sets her on a journey toward self-discovery.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
The Stakes of Inaction The urgency of Harris’s message is underscored by the challenges looming on the horizon.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Ortega is standing arms crossed in her signature braids, amidst a dark scene with steps and a towering archway behind her, with two ghostly figures looming on either side.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
However, the concerns of the fiscal sustainability of the Blueprint have only grown stronger with looming budget shortfalls.
—Abby Beytin, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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Tucker is a topic of conversation because of his consistent track record and looming free agency.
—Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
China regards the island of Taiwan as Chinese territory and there is a looming fear in the West that force will be applied by China one day in a bid to annex the nation.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Ahead of the game, questions will be looming about whether Ohio State head coach Ryan Day will be able to do the same for his squad.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
The looming fiscal crisis cast doubt on his mastery of the economy, previously his greatest strength.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Even though she is undermined by her overprotective mother’s worries stemming from the looming insecurity of the family’s legal status and societal discrimination, Gabriela’s passionate tenacity sets her on a journey toward self-discovery.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
The Stakes of Inaction The urgency of Harris’s message is underscored by the challenges looming on the horizon.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Ortega is standing arms crossed in her signature braids, amidst a dark scene with steps and a towering archway behind her, with two ghostly figures looming on either side.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
However, the concerns of the fiscal sustainability of the Blueprint have only grown stronger with looming budget shortfalls.
—Abby Beytin, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Looming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looming. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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