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 with

The river was teeming with fish.

streets teeming with shoppers

—sometimes used figuratively

My mind is teeming with ideas.

Examples of teem with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Just below the water, the Costa Maya reef provides world-class snorkeling, and nearby Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve feels like an untouched marine wonderland, teeming with wildlife and historic shipwrecks. —Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026

The Milky Way galaxy is a massive place, teeming with stars and planets. —Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026

And in 2026, the chilly months are teeming with rare appearances and fresh collaborations capable of inspiring a trip to the theater even in the darkest depths of winter. —Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026

Now vehicles are rolling computers, teeming with electronics and other complex systems. —Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026