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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Afterwards, guests attended a private aperitif organized in the area of Piazza Sant'Anna, which was completely cordoned off and teeming with law enforcement.
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Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
An hour-long train ride from Penn Station, the barrier island is teeming with classic eateries and quirky shops.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
In a world teeming with unsupported performance claims, Renwick’s draw comes from a different place — clothes that are wearable, look graceful, and don’t require a tee time to make sense.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Wayfair alleviated some of the overwhelm by sharing its best-sellers list, teeming with popular pieces loved by shoppers.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
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Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
An hour-long train ride from Penn Station, the barrier island is teeming with classic eateries and quirky shops.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
In a world teeming with unsupported performance claims, Renwick’s draw comes from a different place — clothes that are wearable, look graceful, and don’t require a tee time to make sense.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Wayfair alleviated some of the overwhelm by sharing its best-sellers list, teeming with popular pieces loved by shoppers.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
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“Teem with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teem%20with. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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