teemed

VERB

be abundant, full

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brim bustle crawl overflow overrun swarm swell

STRONG

abound bear bristle burst crowd flow grow jam pack pour produce prosper pullulate rain shower

WEAK

be crawling with be full of be numerous be plentiful be prolific burst at seams pour out roll in superabound swim in wallow in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

retreat

STRONG

fail

WEAK

lack need want

Example Sentences

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And if any fictional town could make twice-a-year-Halloween seem reasonable, it was Gravity Falls, which teemed with paranormal mystery and intrigue.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

As for the red wolf, Mr. Moore writes that, in the 1930s in northeast Louisiana, a remnant tract of old-growth forest teemed with prowling panthers and massive alligators.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

As the state capital, Sacramento teemed with lobbyists, politicians, and a steady flow of money greasing deals over everything from water to redevelopment.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025

At various times in its 500-year history, Ensenada has teemed with visitors from the United States.

From BBC • May 6, 2024

The lake teemed with fresh fish, but they had nothing to catch them with.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin