teem

verb

ˈtēm How to pronounce teem (audio)
Definition of teemnext
as in to burst
to be copiously supplied the area teems with entrepreneurs hoping to hit upon the next big thing

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Recent Examples of teem These sentences are part of a four-plus-page descriptive riff, one of many passages that lend the novel a teeming, avid opacity. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 July 2026 Americans wanted to forget about that massive war, get on with making money, get on with dealing with these teeming cities now full of immigrants. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 In the Diamantina zone, all five of the whale falls the scientists found were in the later stages of being consumed, with the bones fully exposed and host to teeming microbial communities. — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 10 June 2026 The Modern Assault On Our Microbiome The skin, that largest and most intimate organ, cradles a teeming ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, and viruses — a living tapestry essential for barrier integrity, immune calibration, and defense against invaders. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for teem
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teem
  1. burst
  2. buzz
  3. abound
  4. bulge
  5. hum
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  • The Fire Department rescued numerous residents who had become trapped by the flames, which were seen bursting from the building, KCTV5 reported at the time.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The illusion of a beautiful, war-free Dresden, however, would soon burst for these men, going as flat as the champagne bubbles after the wedding of Billy Pilgrim’s daughter.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of burst
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  • The monsters of the original — the Cyclops and the sirens — are replaced by drones that buzz across the stage and models of robotic war machines.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And as Forte mentioned, the film is being released amid glowing reviews and very positive audience buzz.
    — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of buzz
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  • Still, opportunity abounds, and Broadcom (AVGO) is scheduled to report Q3 earnings after the market close on Wednesday.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Little touches abound, including a turn-down service that comes with a new treat each night; spa treatments are plentiful and expert.
    — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of abound
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  • By later in the day, the second lake had bulged — sparking fears of another lethal torrent.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Infants may act sluggish or not active, vomit, be unusually fussy, face poor feeding, show a bulging soft spot on the head, or show poor reflexes.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of bulge
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  • While the business continues to hum along, competition is on the horizon from Advanced Micro Devices, Google and others.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Wi-Fi networks already hum away in homes, offices, airports, cafes, and shops worldwide, giving a technique like this enormous potential reach.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of hum

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“Teem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teem. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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