as in crowded
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
the museum was swarming with schoolchildren on a field trip
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1
as in flocking
to move upon or fill (something) in great numbers
meeting little resistance, the pirates swarmed the decks of the merchant ship
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as in bursting
to be copiously supplied
at this time of year that Mexican resort swarms with college students on spring break
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as in climbing
to move (as up or over something) often with the help of the hands in holding or pulling
one of the physical challenges had competitors swarming over a pile of logs
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In New Jersey, the primary field is much more crowded for candidates in both parties.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025 -
Tripadvisor recommends visiting in spring or fall when the weather is mild but the beach is less crowded.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Even with a packed schedule, Freeman prioritizes self-care.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Even with a packed schedule, carve out one-on-one time with each child and provide undivided attention.—
Friends of Karen,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Bedrock was working on sodium-ion batteries, which are lower cost, as sodium is more abundant and cheaper than lithium, and don't use cobalt or nickel.—
Katie Fehrenbacher,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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Forecasters attributed the violent weather to warm temperatures, an unstable atmosphere, strong winds and abundant moisture streaming from the Gulf of Mexico.—
Kimberlee Kruesi and Anthony Izaguirre,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Speculation is rife once again that Musk could leave his role at the quasi-official Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) soon.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2025
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Children outwitting their parents in the technology stakes is clearly rife.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Deli Boys is awash with clever references like that, especially to The Godfather.—
Isha Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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Today, social media is awash with parents opposed to the idea.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Swarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swarming. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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