teem with
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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Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Ponds teeming with frogs and newts.
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The sport once teemed with managers and coaches seemingly born in double-knits, men who taught through lore and time-tested traditions.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 June 2026
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—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
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Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Ponds teeming with frogs and newts.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The sport once teemed with managers and coaches seemingly born in double-knits, men who taught through lore and time-tested traditions.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Myakka River State Park teems with unique wildlife and ample outdoor activities.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
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“Teem with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teem%20with. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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