loomed

[US]/luːmd/
[UK]/lumd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to appear indistinctly or to loom ominously

Phrases & Collocations

loomed large

loomed ahead

loomed over

loomed ominously

loomed nearby

loomed threateningly

loomed in shadows

loomed in silence

loomed unexpectedly

Example Sentences

the deadline loomed over the team, creating a sense of urgency.

a storm loomed on the horizon, warning of bad weather ahead.

as the exam date loomed, students began to feel anxious.

challenges loomed large as they prepared for the competition.

the project deadline loomed, pushing everyone to work harder.

with the holidays looming, shopping malls were packed with people.

as the final match loomed, the players felt the pressure mounting.

as winter loomed, families began to prepare for the cold.

the possibility of layoffs loomed over the employees, causing worry.

with deadlines looming, the pressure to perform increased.

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