1
2
a
: two or more draft animals harnessed to the same vehicle or implement
also
: these with their harness and attached vehicle
b
: a draft animal often with harness and vehicle
3
: a group of animals: such as
a
: a brood especially of young pigs or ducks
b
: a matched group of animals for exhibition
: of or performed by a team
a team effort
teamed; teaming; teams
1
: to yoke or join in a team
also
: to put together in a coordinated ensemble
2
: to convey or haul with a team
1
: to form a team or association : join forces or efforts
—often used with up
2
: to drive a team or motortruck
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What is the difference between the verbs teem and team?
If you want to describe an overflowing abundance of something, the word you are looking for is teem. We often see reference to "the teeming masses," "streets teeming with activity," or "forests teeming with life." You want the word team if you are trying to describe pairing two or more things in a coordinated ensemble ("she teamed the oxen together"), or forming some kind of partnership or association ("we are teaming with another organization this year").
Examples of team in a Sentence
Noun
a doubles team in tennis
He is the best player on his team.
They are the worst team in baseball.
To get the job done more quickly, we split up into teams.
We worked as a team to put out the fire.
The company hired a team of lawyers to advise them.
a search and rescue team
A dog team pulled the sled.
Verb
a show that teams two of television's funniest comedians
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The money is the fight, everything else these teams throw in.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
That could open the door for the Kings to sneak into Butler trade talks, whether to land him themselves or as the third team in a multi-team trade.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 14 June 2025
Plenty of bro love fills that gap in the serviceable sequel, which teams action-hero CPA Christian (Ben Affleck) with his hitman sibling Braxton (Jon Bernthal) to solve a mystery involving a broken family and human trafficking.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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Noun
Climate research teams now include AI systems that can process vast datasets while human researchers contribute intuitive insights and ethical frameworks, generating solutions neither could achieve alone.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The money is the fight, everything else these teams throw in.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Adjective
Leaders can help by actively exposing high-potential team members to internal opportunities and encouraging cross-team role showcases during town halls and large team gatherings.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
That could open the door for the Kings to sneak into Butler trade talks, whether to land him themselves or as the third team in a multi-team trade.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
In 1982, the Queen loaned the earrings to Princess Diana, who appeared to like them just as much, often teaming them with Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara, which was another favourite.
—Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 14 June 2025
Plenty of bro love fills that gap in the serviceable sequel, which teams action-hero CPA Christian (Ben Affleck) with his hitman sibling Braxton (Jon Bernthal) to solve a mystery involving a broken family and human trafficking.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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“Team.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/team. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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team
1 of 2 noun1
: two or more animals used to pull the same vehicle or piece of machinery
also
: these animals with their harness and attached vehicle
2
: a number of persons associated together in work or activity
team
2 of 2 verb1
: to join in a team
2
: to haul with or drive a team
3
: to form a team
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