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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Instead of a traditional gangway, a Zodiac whisked us across a calm bay teeming with wildlife.
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David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Today, the reef is once again teeming with hundreds of fish species, bull sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, and humpback whales—fueling an eco-tourism industry that now brings in almost $8 million a year.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
In a Southern home, the linen closet is still a place of storage, but also one teeming with items that a host can pull out to be ready for hospitality at a moment’s notice.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
An infinite virtual surface teeming with ads.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
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David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Today, the reef is once again teeming with hundreds of fish species, bull sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, and humpback whales—fueling an eco-tourism industry that now brings in almost $8 million a year.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
In a Southern home, the linen closet is still a place of storage, but also one teeming with items that a host can pull out to be ready for hospitality at a moment’s notice.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
An infinite virtual surface teeming with ads.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Teem with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teem%20with. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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