teem with
phrasal verb
teemed with; teeming with; teems with
: to be full of (life and activity) : to have many (people or animals) moving around inside
The river teems with fish.
—usually used as (be) teeming withThe river was teeming with fish.
streets teeming with shoppers
—sometimes used figurativelyMy mind is teeming with ideas.
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Downtown was teeming with people attending the Cincinnati Music Festival at Paycor Stadium.
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Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 July 2025
In another large room, mesh cages teem with mosquitoes that feast on small bags of blood.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 26 July 2025
The state is teeming with independent pharmacies like Forman Drug in its cities and small towns.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 25 July 2025
Adding compost By the nature of its creation, compost teems with beneficial soil microorganisms that bind with plants, ultimately enabling them to absorb soil-available nutrients better.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025
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Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 July 2025
In another large room, mesh cages teem with mosquitoes that feast on small bags of blood.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 26 July 2025
The state is teeming with independent pharmacies like Forman Drug in its cities and small towns.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 25 July 2025
Adding compost By the nature of its creation, compost teems with beneficial soil microorganisms that bind with plants, ultimately enabling them to absorb soil-available nutrients better.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025
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“Teem with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teem%20with. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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