as in crowded
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
the museum was swarming with schoolchildren on a field trip
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as in flocking
to move upon or fill (something) in great numbers
meeting little resistance, the pirates swarmed the decks of the merchant ship
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as in bursting
to be copiously supplied
at this time of year that Mexican resort swarms with college students on spring break
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as in climbing
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 swarming
CBS News, 11 June 2026
This may be the denouement of all of Nilsson’s multitudinous and swarming work.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The Spurs have Victor Wembanyama and their swarming backcourt to thank for that.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Russell Crowe's blunt response to swarming fans outside his Paris hotel room has sparked an online debate.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Beekeepers typically try to guide swarming so their their colonies can grow.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
The swarming, swirling behavior of flying insects around our porch and street lights is therefore the result of their disorientation because of a source of artificial light, rather than their attraction to it for heat, navigational cues, or escape direction.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
The Hurricanes play a high-pressure game on both edges of the ice, between their swarming forecheck and disruptive defense.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 20 May 2026
Every park was swarming with young people who hoarded the cards, then split their connections using apps and Bluetooth.
—Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
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The video showed taunting fans swarming the hotel, a few blocks south of Madison Square Garden.
—CBS News, 11 June 2026
This may be the denouement of all of Nilsson’s multitudinous and swarming work.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The Spurs have Victor Wembanyama and their swarming backcourt to thank for that.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Russell Crowe's blunt response to swarming fans outside his Paris hotel room has sparked an online debate.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Beekeepers typically try to guide swarming so their their colonies can grow.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
The swarming, swirling behavior of flying insects around our porch and street lights is therefore the result of their disorientation because of a source of artificial light, rather than their attraction to it for heat, navigational cues, or escape direction.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
The Hurricanes play a high-pressure game on both edges of the ice, between their swarming forecheck and disruptive defense.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 20 May 2026
Every park was swarming with young people who hoarded the cards, then split their connections using apps and Bluetooth.
—Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swarming
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The supporting drama categories remain the most crowded acting races, but still shows the long-term decline, which is staggering.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Fitzpatrick has pointed to the saloon’s string of viral controversies as a calling card in the crowded race.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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The chef and restaurateur, who just opened Casa Vialetto on Alhambra Circle in Coral Gables, can’t quite believe the flurry of diners flocking to his new restaurant.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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The desert city has long been known for spiritual retreats, vortex hikes, and restorative getaways, but more visitors are now flocking there after dark.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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Dishes use local produce but combine them with Asian ingredients for a light meal that’s bursting with flavors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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But with Skydance’s reputation for quality game titles and Paramount’s vast library, there’s potential to carve out a space in a market that’s crowded to the point of bursting.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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There were reckless acts such as climbing on moving and parked vehicles and vandalism like trashing a yellow cab.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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Travel costs keep climbing in 2026, and a wellness retreat at home is becoming the smarter way to reset without spending thousands on flights and resort stays.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Jubilant Knicks fans flooded the streets of New York Saturday night, crowding into intersections and climbing light poles and buses, to celebrate the team’s first NBA championship win in more than 50 years.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Visitors must adhere to the one-way system that was implemented along popular stretches during peak times to reduce crowding.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Short bursts of work can keep productivity buzzing along.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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QueensWay The promise of a new park has some Forest Hills business owners buzzing.—
Elle McLogan,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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All that scrambling to deploy AI that companies and executives are doing right now?—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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More than two years ago, as Kansas City Chiefs fans celebrated a Super Bowl win at Union Station, shots rang out and sent many scrambling for cover.—
Laura Bauer
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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“Swarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swarming. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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