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Recent Examples of teem
Known for its hyperactivity and teeming crowds of students, office workers, tourists and protesters, Union Square saw 49 business openings last year on top of the 57 opened in 2023, with the culinary sector driving 65 percent of the leasing activity.
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David Moin, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
When a tarantula latches onto someone’s face—in an already chaotic scene, set aboard a rickety plane whizzing high above a dense, teeming rain forest—both human and arachnid survive.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
But as the teeming hospital ward at ICDDR,B showed, oral vaccines have not eliminated cholera—not by a long shot.
—Bymartin Enserink, science.org, 6 Feb. 2025
Nine goals, a 30-minute hat-trick, an unlikely comeback, a last-gasp winner, comedic errors and a dressing-down on the pitch at full-time, all played out in teeming rain in Lisbon, made this a night to remember.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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David Moin, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
When a tarantula latches onto someone’s face—in an already chaotic scene, set aboard a rickety plane whizzing high above a dense, teeming rain forest—both human and arachnid survive.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
But as the teeming hospital ward at ICDDR,B showed, oral vaccines have not eliminated cholera—not by a long shot.
—Bymartin Enserink, science.org, 6 Feb. 2025
Nine goals, a 30-minute hat-trick, an unlikely comeback, a last-gasp winner, comedic errors and a dressing-down on the pitch at full-time, all played out in teeming rain in Lisbon, made this a night to remember.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teem
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Since bursting onto the scene as a freshman, Janiah has carried a heavy load for Seminole Ridge, showcasing not only her scoring ability but also her all-around impact on the game.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Today’s styles run the gamut from nostalgic hearts and classic knots to bursting stars and beachy swirls.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
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Pro tip: Downtown will be buzzing with excitement, and parking will be limited, so rideshare apps or carpooling might be your best bet.—
Madalyn Mendoza,
Axios,
28 Mar. 2025
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Steven’s phone buzzed shortly after the first-half buzzer.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Red flag warnings abound; wildfires rage in North Carolina, Florida Wildfires burning on the East Coast caused closures and evacuations as officials on Friday issued red flag warnings amid a combination of high winds, low humidity and dry conditions.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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The 50 Best Spy Movies of All Time Secret identities, double-crossers, and evil supervillains abound.—
Britina Cheng,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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Beattie is just one figure in a bulging cast of characters that Stewart handily divides into five main categories: Funders, Thinkers, Sergeants, Infantry and Power Players.—
Jennifer Szalai,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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As Ne Zha, his wide eyes often bulge in different directions.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Their voices hum together and, in those moments, Mazzoli’s music is both beautiful and disturbing.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Near the entrance of the building's nave, a triptych of towering black computer servers are humming loudly.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Teem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teem. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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