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
Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Other videos show groups of these drones swarming around Ukrainian positions and vehicles.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 23 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
Residents in Detroit said they are fed up with teens swarming downtown Detroit every weekend.
—Gino Vicci, CBS News, 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
Videos posted to social media appeared to show people swarming the Denver mall on Saturday, hoping to snag one of the Swiss watchmaker’s Royal Pop pocket watches from its new collaboration with Audemars Piguet, a luxury watch brand.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
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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
Other videos show groups of these drones swarming around Ukrainian positions and vehicles.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 23 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
Residents in Detroit said they are fed up with teens swarming downtown Detroit every weekend.
—Gino Vicci, CBS News, 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
Videos posted to social media appeared to show people swarming the Denver mall on Saturday, hoping to snag one of the Swiss watchmaker’s Royal Pop pocket watches from its new collaboration with Audemars Piguet, a luxury watch brand.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swarming
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This means that even in crowded situations, foliage can capture light, including shady locations where sunlight is at a premium.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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From ancient pilgrim paths in southern Italy to lava fields in Iceland, these routes reward walkers with quieter trails, stronger ties to local communities and landscapes that feel earned rather than crowded.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Who else is flocking to this hotel?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Now, high schoolers are flocking to the limited roles up for grabs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Steve Hilton has painted California as a state bursting with potential that has lost its way under Democratic leadership in his bid to be the state's first Republican governor in more than 15 years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The Walt Disney Concert Hall shop has become a Dudamel-torium, aisles bursting with Gustavo T-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, refrigerator magnets and this and that.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Nneka Ogwumike posted 20 points and 11 rebounds, passing franchise icon Lisa Leslie for most field goals in Sparks history and climbing to sixth on the WNBA’s all-time rebounding list.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The sculpture, built as part of Kansas City’s annual Parade of Hearts, was made to be nearly indestructible — safe from children dangling from the bee’s antennas or climbing on the structure.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 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
Verb
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Opening the first Kudhva tent accommodations in the US certainly seems like an answer to the call for distinctive glamping that stands out in a crowding marketplace.—
C.C. Weiss
May 27,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
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Still, the peak months for crowding are yet to come.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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There’s no music overhead, but the buzzing blend of conversations makes for its own iconic orchestra.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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But in 2022, the barrier was breached, and the flies have been relentlessly buzzing northward since.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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At least 65 people were wounded across the city, Ukrainian officials said, in strikes that caused power outages and sent residents scrambling to shelters as air raid sirens sounded.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Arnaldi turned into some version of Carlos Alcaraz, scrambling all over the court, making miracle saves and darting winners down the line.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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“Swarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swarming. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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