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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Monica Bell, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024 The oceans, rivers, and creeks are teeming with crocs. —

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Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024 Wayfair’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday preview sale is teeming with impressive finds across home decor, furniture, and kitchen. —

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