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teem

1 of 1verb
/tim/
Forms:teems,teeming,teemed,teemed
1

to be filled with a lot of something, indicating a lively and busy atmosphere

transitive
  • The playground teemed with children playing and laughing during recess.
  • The vibrant street market teemed with stalls selling colorful fruits and handmade crafts.
  • As the concert began, the auditorium teemed with excited fans eagerly awaiting the performance.
  • As the festival approached, the city center began to teem with excitement and anticipation.
  • The bustling cafe always seemed to teem with customers enjoying their coffee and conversations.
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2

to move in large numbers, often denoting a rapid and abundant movement of people, animals, or objects

  • The crowd teems toward the stadium, eager to witness the championship match.
  • Yesterday, thousands of protesters teemed through the city streets, demanding social justice.
  • People are teeming into the auditorium, excited to attend the concert.
  • Last night, students were teeming out of the school gates, relieved that classes were over for the day.
  • Tomorrow, tourists will teem into the museum, drawn by its renowned art collection.