teem with

phrasal verb

teemed with; teeming with; teems with

: to be full of (life and activity) : to have many (people or animals) moving around inside

The river teems with fish.

—usually used as (be) teeming with

The river was teeming with fish.

streets teeming with shoppers

—sometimes used figuratively

My mind is teeming with ideas.

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In terms of pedestrian traffic, Rockefeller Center is among the busiest sections in Manhattan, teeming with office workers from the city and the suburbs, and packed with tourists, particularly during the holiday season. —

David Moin, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024 Three years after the storm, Siargao is teeming with life again. —

Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024 Although situated on the edge of downtown Klamath Falls, the Link River was, and probably still is, a little patch of semi-wilderness, teeming with wildlife such as huge pelicans which patrol its waters in search of food. —

Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024 Walmart’s sale section is teeming with impressive deals this month, including markdowns across tech, toys, fashion, furniture, home decor, and more. —

Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for teem with