as in climbed
to move (as up or over something) often with the help of the hands in holding or pulling
one of the physical challenges had competitors swarming over a pile of logs
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Recent Examples of swarmed
Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The boy, with shoulder-length brown hair, stayed close to his mother on the night of her historic win as fans and photographers swarmed them both.
—Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
In July 2025, about 300 people — mostly minors — swarmed the Streets of Brentwood mall, with several fights breaking out.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Law enforcement agencies swarmed to West Bloomfield after a man drive his truck into the Temple Israel synagogue.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
His ball-handling down the stretch was vital as the Vikings swarmed with pressure.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Figure skating champion Alysa Liu, fresh off winning two gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, posted on Instagram Stories on Wednesday, March 4, that she was swarmed by a crowd and chased to her vehicle after landing at an airport upon her return to the United States.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Two weeks after winning two gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, 20-year-old figure skater Alysa Liu posted on Instagram asking fans to respect her personal space after being swarmed at an airport.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Alysa Liu, the 20-year-old figure skater who won two gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, is asking fans to give her space after being swarmed at an airport upon her return to the United States.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
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Roughly four hours after the kidnapping − as police swarmed the area looking for her − Denise Lee was able to use King's phone to call 911.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The boy, with shoulder-length brown hair, stayed close to his mother on the night of her historic win as fans and photographers swarmed them both.
—Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
In July 2025, about 300 people — mostly minors — swarmed the Streets of Brentwood mall, with several fights breaking out.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Law enforcement agencies swarmed to West Bloomfield after a man drive his truck into the Temple Israel synagogue.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
His ball-handling down the stretch was vital as the Vikings swarmed with pressure.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Figure skating champion Alysa Liu, fresh off winning two gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, posted on Instagram Stories on Wednesday, March 4, that she was swarmed by a crowd and chased to her vehicle after landing at an airport upon her return to the United States.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Two weeks after winning two gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, 20-year-old figure skater Alysa Liu posted on Instagram asking fans to respect her personal space after being swarmed at an airport.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Alysa Liu, the 20-year-old figure skater who won two gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, is asking fans to give her space after being swarmed at an airport upon her return to the United States.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Swarmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swarmed. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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