Synonyms of swarming

swarming 1 of 3

adjective

as in crowded

possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified

the museum was swarming with schoolchildren on a field trip

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crowded
• filled
• bursting
• packed
• teeming
• jammed
• abundant
• rife
• crammed
• stuffed
• awash
• thronging
• replete
• buzzing
• fraught
• saturated
• flush
• thick
• abounding
• lousy
• busy
• brimming
• loaded
• bulging
• congested
• overcrowded
• chock-full
• clogged
• humming
• overflowing
• overloaded
• bustling
• full
• overstuffed
• overladen
• lively
• overfilled
• jam-packed
• overfull
• animated
• fat
• surfeited
• alive
• astir

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• empty
• devoid
• bare
• vacant
• blank
• barren
• void
• stark
• depleted
• insufficient
• short
• drained
• deficient
• incomplete
• exhausted

swarming

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verb (1)

present participle of swarm

1

as in flocking

to move upon or fill (something) in great numbers

meeting little resistance, the pirates swarmed the decks of the merchant ship

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flocking
• crowding
• invading
• thronging
• mobbing
• infesting
• jamming
• overrunning
• clogging
• besetting
• obstructing
• plugging (up)
• damming

2

as in bursting

to be copiously supplied

at this time of year that Mexican resort swarms with college students on spring break

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bursting
• buzzing
• teeming
• humming
• bulging
• crawling
• brimming
• bustling
• abounding
• overflowing
• bristling
• pullulating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lacking
• wanting
• needing

swarming

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verb (2)

present participle of swarm

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• climbing
• scrambling
• clambering
• scrabbling
• scaling
• ascending
• shimmying
• shinning
• surmounting
• breasting
• shinnying
• sprawling
• struggling
• clawing
• mounting
• skinning
• free-climbing
• summiting
• getting up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of swarming

Verb

The rapid development of drones with their swarming tactics requires a whole new approach to firepower that can neutralize mass threats without emptying ammunition stockpiles and busting the bank. — New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2026

On some plays, the UM staff identified players who were not swarming to the ball to make a play if one of their teammates missed the first tackle attempt. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

While fans will be doing their level best to dodge and flip past political spots on Saturday, NBC’s primetime coverage of Ohio State-USC promises to be swarming with last-ditch political messaging. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Though this section feels lighter, the music remains dense, one swarming mass of sound traveling toward ecstasy. — Vanessa Ague, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026

San Clemente gave up only 20 rushing yards, but San Juan Hills’ two interceptions and swarming defensive line swung the game. — Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Below, Edwards could see park staff and paramedics swarming the ride’s entrance. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Reese and Canada have helped the team win all four of the Dream’s playoff games, leading a swarming defense. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

The high-flying Bears finally met their match against a swarming pack of Coyotes. — Nate Peterson, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2026