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 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 The main street leading to Masjid An-Nabawi in Madinah was teeming, as everyone paced to get a spot for the sacred Jummah (Friday) prayer. — Mariam Amini, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 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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  • Authorities rescued residents from high water in several areas in Indiana, including Delaware, Madison, Wayne and Henry counties as rivers burst their banks.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Lavandeira also defended her brother, who in the early aughts burst onto the internet’s celebrity culture and gossip scene with shocking headlines and often lewd doodles over celeb images.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of burst
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  • Quinnen Williams & Kenny Clark Much was made about Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark both getting a full offseason with the team this year, and if their start to camp is any indication, that buzz was for good reason.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Obsession claimed Best Horror Movie and Best Actress in a Horror Movie for Inde Navarrette, who has sparked awards buzz ever since the record-breaking film first swept the box office.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of buzz
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  • From boutique designers to world-class jazz clubs, the capital abounds equally with youthful energy and a flair for art.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Although investigators haven’t determined a motive for the malfeasance, theories abound.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of abound
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  • As the compressed sides bulge outward under load, the tower’s structural strength drops sharply, frequently triggering sudden buckling or catastrophic collapse.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
  • Okegbe recommends immediately discarding any can that’s bulging, leaking, heavily rusted, or dented.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026
Definition of bulge
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  • After all, the transactions were humming along at a rapid pace.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • On the other hand, it has also been credited for keeping the US economy humming, as wealthier Americans keep spending and businesses keep hiring.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of hum

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