looming

[ loo-ming ]

noun

1. a mirage in which objects below the horizon seem to be raised above their true positions.

Word History and Origins

Origin of looming¹

First recorded in 1620–30; loom ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

These developments come at a time of heightened uncertainty with a second Donald Trump administration looming.

From BBC

That was the larger question looming over the Trojans as they pulled off a bowl-saving victory on a sunny afternoon when a new quarterback and new resilience showed up for the same old coach.

From Los Angeles Times

But with Notre Dame looming Nov. 23, Watkins insisted there was plenty to learn from a week spent steamrolling their opponents.

From Los Angeles Times

With the possibility of a second East Coast strike looming in the new year if dockworkers and port owners can’t agree on a contract, importers are diverting their goods to Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times

The prospect of federal health policy resembling Kennedy's meddling in Samoa and Trump's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has scientists and doctors worrying of a looming health disaster under their watch.

From Salon

Related Words

• approaching
• imminent
• impending