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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The Bahamas is teeming with idyllic private islands, some of which are only accessible via cruise ship.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
Maybe because of its rich literary history and storybook feel, or because of the presence of the city’s Festival Fringe, but Edinburgh seems to embody creativity, teeming with cute shops and a vibrant art scene.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Three girl-moms who are professional writers collaborated on an album-by-album recap (including the Taylor’s Version discs), teeming with facts, opinions, gossip, thoughtful discussions and 175 photos.
—Jon Bream, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
The blackout occurred when the city was teeming with tourists and holiday shoppers.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 21 Dec. 2025
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
Maybe because of its rich literary history and storybook feel, or because of the presence of the city’s Festival Fringe, but Edinburgh seems to embody creativity, teeming with cute shops and a vibrant art scene.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Three girl-moms who are professional writers collaborated on an album-by-album recap (including the Taylor’s Version discs), teeming with facts, opinions, gossip, thoughtful discussions and 175 photos.
—Jon Bream, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
The blackout occurred when the city was teeming with tourists and holiday shoppers.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Teem with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teem%20with. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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