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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At the time, the term “generation gap” loomed large in popular culture, signifying the struggle between the baby boomers and their parents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The concerns around artificial intelligence spending loomed large for investors today after the Wall Street Journal reported that OpenAI had missed revenue and user targets.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Mini frowned and was opening her mouth to say something when new ground loomed up ahead.

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