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LOOMING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Looming.

Looming - as a noun

A textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
textile machine
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Looming - as a verb

Come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

Example: "Another air plane loomed into the sky"

Appear very large or occupy a commanding position

Example: "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hulkpredominatetower

Hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing

Example: "The terrible vision brooded over her all day long"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
broodbulk largehover
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hang
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Weave on a loom

Example: "Materials loomed in egypt"

Example Sentences

"There was a looming storm on the horizon."
"He felt a looming sense of anxiety before the big exam."
"The company is facing a looming financial crisis."
"The looming threat of war kept everyone on edge."
"She couldn't shake off the looming feeling of danger."
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Word Game Points

Is LOOMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, looming is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LOOMING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is LOOMING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, looming is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LOOMING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is LOOMING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, looming is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LOOMING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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