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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
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Former Kansas basketball forward Mitch Lightfoot, who participated in a record-setting six of coach Bill Self’s preseason boot camp conditioning programs, has offered a bit of advice to the many newcomers on the 2025-26 team.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
Piastri and Norris are also clear of the rest of the pack in the fight for the drivers’ crown — Max Verstappen in third is 97 points behind Piastri — to set up an intra-team title fight through the remainder of the season.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Angel Saunders, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Stella Maxwell has teamed with Marella — part of Dedimax, a subsidiary of Max Mara Fashion Group focused on the contemporary sector — on a capsule collection, taking her collaboration with the brand to the next level after having appeared in its campaigns in the past.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The best baseball team in Texas should be the one in Arlington, and yet that tag remains property of the Houston Astros.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Former Kansas basketball forward Mitch Lightfoot, who participated in a record-setting six of coach Bill Self’s preseason boot camp conditioning programs, has offered a bit of advice to the many newcomers on the 2025-26 team.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
But that’s even more rare than the AL amyloidosis itself, due to the high level of technical complexity and inter-team coordination required.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
Piastri and Norris are also clear of the rest of the pack in the fight for the drivers’ crown — Max Verstappen in third is 97 points behind Piastri — to set up an intra-team title fight through the remainder of the season.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
In the video, Swift entered Arrowhead Stadium with Brittany Mahomes, wearing a sleeveless vest teamed with a pleated micro mini skirt.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Stella Maxwell has teamed with Marella — part of Dedimax, a subsidiary of Max Mara Fashion Group focused on the contemporary sector — on a capsule collection, taking her collaboration with the brand to the next level after having appeared in its campaigns in the past.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for team
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“Team.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/team. Accessed 9 Sep. 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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