Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

looming

[loo-ming] / ˈlu mɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
rising
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The other big trade issue looming over U.S. companies is the U.S.-Mexico Canada Trade Agreement.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“I too have been, am, and will remain devoted to giving my life for Iran,” Pezeshkian wrote ahead of the looming deadline.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

With the sides still far apart and a deadline looming, the league’s goal is to avoid a repeat of 2012 by crafting a blueprint based on lessons learned from everything that went wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Reports of potentially looming job cuts at Oracle have been floating around for weeks.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

As they passed another quad, Rishi saw it looming on the corner.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon