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2
a
: two or more draft animals harnessed to the same vehicle or implement
also
: these with their harness and attached vehicle
b
: a draft animal often with harness and vehicle
3
: a group of animals: such as
a
: a brood especially of young pigs or ducks
b
: a matched group of animals for exhibition
: of or performed by a team
a team effort
teamed; teaming; teams
1
: to yoke or join in a team
also
: to put together in a coordinated ensemble
2
: to convey or haul with a team
1
: to form a team or association : join forces or efforts
—often used with up
2
: to drive a team or motortruck
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What is the difference between the verbs teem and team?
If you want to describe an overflowing abundance of something, the word you are looking for is teem. We often see reference to "the teeming masses," "streets teeming with activity," or "forests teeming with life." You want the word team if you are trying to describe pairing two or more things in a coordinated ensemble ("she teamed the oxen together"), or forming some kind of partnership or association ("we are teaming with another organization this year").
Synonyms
Examples of team in a Sentence
Noun
a doubles team in tennis
He is the best player on his team.
They are the worst team in baseball.
To get the job done more quickly, we split up into teams.
We worked as a team to put out the fire.
The company hired a team of lawyers to advise them.
a search and rescue team
A dog team pulled the sled.
Verb
a show that teams two of television's funniest comedians
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
The two teams tied the first event of the evening, the 200-yard medley relay.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Nov. 2024
Sho Dewan, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
Crowder ended up there in a multi-team trade after being part of the blockbuster Durant deal.
—Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 25 Feb. 2023
Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Lawrence, screenwriter Michael Arndt and producer Nina Jacobson earlier teamed with Lionsgate on four film adaptations of earlier Suzanne Collins books — The Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Vulture has reached out to Majors and Good’s team for comment.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
The two teams tied the first event of the evening, the 200-yard medley relay.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Nov. 2024
Adjective
If one of the goals is to improve your leadership in team settings, start volunteering to lead meetings, offer to mentor junior staff, or take charge in cross-team projects.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
Crowder ended up there in a multi-team trade after being part of the blockbuster Durant deal.
—Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 25 Feb. 2023
Verb
Cargill would go on to team with Belair, with the two capturing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship in May 2024.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Lawrence, screenwriter Michael Arndt and producer Nina Jacobson earlier teamed with Lionsgate on four film adaptations of earlier Suzanne Collins books — The Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Team.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/team. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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team
1 of 2 noun1
: two or more animals used to pull the same vehicle or piece of machinery
also
: these animals with their harness and attached vehicle
2
: a number of persons associated together in work or activity
team
2 of 2 verb1
: to join in a team
2
: to haul with or drive a team
3
: to form a team
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