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Recent Examples of teem
Because in the gutters — of which there are precious few in the Chomet — there would teem the magnificent tumults and silences that constitute and propel a life.
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Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
The giants elude us, but pods of leaping dolphins and a few snorkeling sessions around the reefs showcase the area’s teeming life.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 18 Apr. 2025
In Jacmel, 60 miles from the capital, families sunbathe at the beach, shop at teeming markets and zip about on moto-taxis through crowded streets.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
That’s not just a concern for people who enjoy diving to view the teeming reefs; bleaching has potentially huge ecological and economic ramifications.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2025
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Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
The giants elude us, but pods of leaping dolphins and a few snorkeling sessions around the reefs showcase the area’s teeming life.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 18 Apr. 2025
In Jacmel, 60 miles from the capital, families sunbathe at the beach, shop at teeming markets and zip about on moto-taxis through crowded streets.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
That’s not just a concern for people who enjoy diving to view the teeming reefs; bleaching has potentially huge ecological and economic ramifications.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teem
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Bubbly, bittersweet, and bursting with untapped potential, a bottle of tonic water is the key to a whole summer of compelling cocktails.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Figuring jets of water springing from pools turned oval by perspective, arches also reminiscent of its headquarters seem to burst to life against the skin.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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Add Hollywood buzz to the mix, and this 1973 bike is a keeper.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Social media platforms, particularly X, buzzed with posts expressing grief, anger, and speculation.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Fast forward to today, and this eco-tour adventure abounds around the world, although Costa Rica remains one of the most exceptional places to zip-line.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
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High jinks and life lessons abound in the show, just like its predecessor.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Even as dome construction bulged on the Italian peninsula from the eleventh to fifteen centuries, Romans held off on joining the building bandwagon until the late 1400s.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
12 June 2025
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In every photo, Tater's eyes bulged with what can only be described as pure joy.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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The grand ballroom of the Austin Film Society's 40th anniversary gala hummed with energy.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The Fed has kept interest rates steady for several months now as the U.S. economy continues to hum along better than many had expected.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
1 July 2025
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“Teem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teem. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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