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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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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Recent Examples of swarming
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
College coaches are already swarming.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Interactive, live displays with tarantulas, scorpions, and butterflies -- if that sounds like a swarming good time, head down to the Riverside Insect Fair on Saturday, April 25.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The skies above the front lines in Ukraine have been swarming with drones for years now, posing a grave threat to infantry.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
American companies are swarming to China’s models.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
Spring is the ideal time for a termite inspection because of swarming and infestations at this time of year.
—Ana Durrani, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Warmer weather in Idaho encourages ants, termites, flies and other pests to start swarming, according to Cascade Pest Control, a Pacific Northwest pest control company.
—Hali Smith
april 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Video shows deputies swarming the vehicle and pulling the suspect out as commands are shouted.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
What To Do About Honeybee Swarms Honey bee colonies reproduce by swarming.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
College coaches are already swarming.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Interactive, live displays with tarantulas, scorpions, and butterflies -- if that sounds like a swarming good time, head down to the Riverside Insect Fair on Saturday, April 25.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The skies above the front lines in Ukraine have been swarming with drones for years now, posing a grave threat to infantry.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
American companies are swarming to China’s models.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
Spring is the ideal time for a termite inspection because of swarming and infestations at this time of year.
—Ana Durrani, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Warmer weather in Idaho encourages ants, termites, flies and other pests to start swarming, according to Cascade Pest Control, a Pacific Northwest pest control company.
—Hali Smith
april 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Video shows deputies swarming the vehicle and pulling the suspect out as commands are shouted.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swarming
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The $1,800 donation, disclosed in a late campaign finance filing posted Monday, comes as the race remains crowded and unsettled ahead of the June 2 primary.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The adjustable strap keeps it close to the body—ideal for navigating crowded streets and steep hills.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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His campaign saw new momentum that included a packed Los Angeles town hall and key endorsements like Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, a Salinas Democrat.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Strange New Worlds castmembers Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Celia Rose Gooding and Paul Wesley announced the return date and debuted the new season’s teaser trailer in front of a packed auditorium at the annual event in Mexico City.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
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The new findings are confounding scientists’ expectations, raising questions about how exactly molecules can encounter their reactive partners in a teeming, crowded space — and therefore how cells can possibly function.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In the hallway, the door was still jammed.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Steelers posted a video of fans lined up in broad daylight, and by the time ESPN was showing aerial shots on TV, the area outside Acrisure Stadium looked absolutely jammed.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Vertical touted the dramatic locations, 12,500 extras, and abundant horses and camels made available with substantial support from Neom, the massive Saudi development with sound stages and infrastructure created by the film’s backer MBC Studios.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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In contrast, natural gas is cheap, abundant, and already flows through an extensive pipeline network across the country.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mellencamp’s tale of two lovers on the cusp of adulthood, staring down the barrel of societal expectations—with mortality looming in the background—is rife with the details of an Indiana that raised the singer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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But the Raiders organization is rife with quarterback misfires in its recent history.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The California Democrat still held a public roundtable discussion Tuesday with numerous survivors, in a crammed room near the Capitol.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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As one reporter predicted three, hearts sank in the crammed quarters.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Swarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swarming. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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