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Recent Examples of teem
Australian outback transformed Water that flowed hundreds of miles after Cyclone Alfred is set to turn a desert salt plain into a teeming oasis.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
The island is also teeming in both wildlife and lore—9,000 years’ worth, to be exact.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
In a large, white Igloo cooler, the gobies teemed in one corner, blending into rocks and sand that lined the bottom.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
The expo is known for its vast, teeming trade floor that includes vendors of all manner of manufacturers and creative types, presenting everything from water-slide equipment to major roller coasters to plush animals for carnival games to theme park announcements.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2025
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
The island is also teeming in both wildlife and lore—9,000 years’ worth, to be exact.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
In a large, white Igloo cooler, the gobies teemed in one corner, blending into rocks and sand that lined the bottom.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
The expo is known for its vast, teeming trade floor that includes vendors of all manner of manufacturers and creative types, presenting everything from water-slide equipment to major roller coasters to plush animals for carnival games to theme park announcements.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teem
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While the first game trafficked in elegant neatness, Hades II is practically bursting at the seams with excess.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Video from the Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel shows floodwater bursting through the closed lobby doors, quickly rising to knee height while staff shouted for guests to evacuate.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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That rare Broadway cameo set the stage for an unforgettable weekend and gave fans a reason to buzz long before curtain call.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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The buzzing arena features a plethora of food options, but Pop’s Patties and Coco Bred always grab her attention.—
Marc Williams,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Sep. 2025
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While Cardi’s position in the rap game was hardly questioned in earnest, questions abounded.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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Scholarly interpretations abound as to what Apepi was trying to achieve.—
Vanessa Taylor,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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RAKxa Jai, meanwhile, focuses on holistic wellness, with teams of staff offering a bulging book of treatments, including crystal healing, traditional Ayurvedic treatments and Marma Healing massage.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Saetbyol-4, which shares the Global Hawk's bulging fuselage design, is a reconnaissance aircraft while the Saetbyol-9, like the Reaper, is an attack drone.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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And after several decades, it’s only gotten better; its lush environs are mature and humming, and its wellness journeys are thoughtfully developed.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Their offense is humming, ranking in the top 5 in scoring, and with key injuries on the Rams' offensive line, Indianapolis will look to exploit those gaps and disrupt Matthew Stafford's timing.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Teem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teem. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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