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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The cryptic lyrics teem with images of death, decay, and obsolescence.
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Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Colorful coral reefs in swaths of orange, green, and purple teemed with fish.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The city is teeming with wildlife, and taking it in is a spectator sport.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
These terrains are a stark contrast to the incredibly clear, blue waters teeming with vibrant marine life.
—Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Apr. 2026
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Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Colorful coral reefs in swaths of orange, green, and purple teemed with fish.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The city is teeming with wildlife, and taking it in is a spectator sport.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
These terrains are a stark contrast to the incredibly clear, blue waters teeming with vibrant marine life.
—Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Teem with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teem%20with. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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