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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
Recent Examples on the Web
David Wysong, The Enquirer, 24 July 2025
There’s plenty of homegrown flair, too, with several members of the U.S. men’s national team expected to appear alongside players from Mexico's team that recently claimed the CONCACAF Gold Cup in Houston.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 24 July 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
Rhett Bartlett, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
In the unscripted space, Tripathi has produced some of the most successful documentaries in India over the last few years, teaming with Warner Bros Discovery, Jio Hotstar and NDTV.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 24 July 2025
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Noun
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—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 24 July 2025
There’s plenty of homegrown flair, too, with several members of the U.S. men’s national team expected to appear alongside players from Mexico's team that recently claimed the CONCACAF Gold Cup in Houston.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 24 July 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 1998, Hogan teamed with then-Chicago Bulls star Dennis Rodman to fight Diamond Dallas Page and Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz, who had lost to the Bulls in the NBA Finals just weeks earlier.
—Rhett Bartlett, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
In the unscripted space, Tripathi has produced some of the most successful documentaries in India over the last few years, teaming with Warner Bros Discovery, Jio Hotstar and NDTV.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 24 July 2025
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“Team.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/team. Accessed 30 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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