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 series will explore a city on the edge, teeming with racial tension, gang violence and a fractured LAPD.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
At a time of the year when colleges are usually teeming with autumn activity, the University of Wisconsin system's former Waukesha campus stands silent, a closed venue still awaiting a plan for its future.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Venture outside the theme parks to explore downtown Orlando, which is teeming with eclectic galleries, colorful murals, and a vibrant nightlife scene.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
But on this Royal Oak afternoon teeming with adventurous jazz grooves, Was is happily nestled in his roots.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
At a time of the year when colleges are usually teeming with autumn activity, the University of Wisconsin system's former Waukesha campus stands silent, a closed venue still awaiting a plan for its future.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Venture outside the theme parks to explore downtown Orlando, which is teeming with eclectic galleries, colorful murals, and a vibrant nightlife scene.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
But on this Royal Oak afternoon teeming with adventurous jazz grooves, Was is happily nestled in his roots.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Teem with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teem%20with. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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