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 withThe river was teeming with fish.
streets teeming with shoppers
—sometimes used figurativelyMy mind is teeming with ideas.
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The industry trades teemed with reports of films scoring through-the-roof audience reactions, all-night bidding wars between potential buyers, and coveted seven- or eight-figure distribution deals that sometimes emerged from the fray.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
To truly experience the beauty of Harbour Island’s clear waters teeming with marine life, book a private boat charter for a full or half day.
—Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
After stepping through a giant wooden door, tall grass teems with wild Pokémon, adorable critters strike charming poses and battles break out between fierce opponents.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
The 18th-century palazzo hotel—which is surrounded by gardens teeming with fragrant olive blossoms and jasmine—is the brainchild of Christopher and Suzanne Sharp, the co-founders of the fashion world-favorite homewares brand The Rug Company.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
To truly experience the beauty of Harbour Island’s clear waters teeming with marine life, book a private boat charter for a full or half day.
—Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
After stepping through a giant wooden door, tall grass teems with wild Pokémon, adorable critters strike charming poses and battles break out between fierce opponents.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
The 18th-century palazzo hotel—which is surrounded by gardens teeming with fragrant olive blossoms and jasmine—is the brainchild of Christopher and Suzanne Sharp, the co-founders of the fashion world-favorite homewares brand The Rug Company.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Teem with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teem%20with. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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