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Recent Examples of teem
The standout early releases of 2025 are those that exude greater focus: a melancholic sci-fi game brought to life through die-rolling chance, the thrill of seeing prehistoric behemoths roam a teeming fantasy realm.
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Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
But in Mulligan’s vision, a secret parallel world is teeming between the cracks of concrete.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
The teeming cast includes Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Jeffrey Wright, and Hope Davis.
—Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
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.
—David Moin, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
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Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
But in Mulligan’s vision, a secret parallel world is teeming between the cracks of concrete.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
The teeming cast includes Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Jeffrey Wright, and Hope Davis.
—Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
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.
—David Moin, WWD, 27 Feb. 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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Madison Square Garden buzzed with anticipation, hearts warmed by nostalgia.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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There was a long pause before anyone answered, and a longer pause before I was buzzed in.—
Elif Batuman,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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The majority of free agent deals, especially on the pitching side, tend to disappoint clubs and their fans, but at the very top of the position player market, win-win situations abound.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sure enough, in the days following Black Tuesday, unnamed sources abounded.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2025
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Symptoms include swelling of the eyelid and skin around the eye, bulging eyes, discoloration or redness, painful or difficult eye movement, and vision troubles.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Samsung has shown off a stretchable display that’s capable of physically bulging out of a flat surface.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Knicks settled on running more offense through Anunoby and Bridges, the pair of wings who kept the offense humming with the All-Star and captain out due to injury.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Rising wages have enabled people to keep spending, which has kept the overall economy humming along.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Teem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teem. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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