looming

[US]/'lʊmɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the appearing of a mirage in the distance; the appearance of something large and indistinct; a vague sense of something
adj. vague and indistinct; approaching or about to happen
v. to approach; to be vaguely visible.

Phrases & Collocations

looming deadline

looming threat

Example Sentences

The foothills were looming ahead through the haze.

With the local elections looming large, the Conservative party is beginning to look nervous.

I know from my own experience in France that with the end of your career looming, older players can sometimes overachieve, have a last hurrah and briefly roll back the years.

Real-world Examples

The latest unperson in the latest looming scandal.

Source: Homeland Season 5

Everybody could feel there was a disaster looming.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

Usually, with the games looming, there are concerns about readiness.

Source: CNN 10 Student English December 2017 Collection

My wife and I lectured about this looming danger twenty years ago.

Source: Past exam papers of the English reading section for the postgraduate entrance examination (English I).

The fact that death is looming is what makes life so special.

Source: Asap SCIENCE Selection

Out on the graceful avenues and boulevards of Paris, a battle has been looming.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2021 Collection

Starts with an L. - Oh, looming.

Source: Go blank axis version

" So many troubles looming ahead, " he thought.

Source: The meaning of solitude.

In northwestern Iraq, a battle is looming.

Source: CNN Selected November 2015 Collection

While there is optimism, there are looming concerns.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

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