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swarming

/ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/ /ˈswɔːmɪŋ/

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verb

To move as a swarm.

Examples :

"The bees were swarming around the hive. "

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verb

To teem, or be overrun with insects, people, etc.

Examples :

"The park was swarming with children on Saturday afternoon. "

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verb

To fill a place as a swarm.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "After the final school bell rang, students were swarming the hallways, eager to go home." "

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verb

To overwhelm as by an opposing army.

Examples :

"The ants were swarming the dropped piece of candy, quickly covering it completely. "

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verb

To climb by gripping with arms and legs alternately.

Examples :

"The children were swarming the jungle gym, eager to reach the top. "

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verb

To breed multitudes.

Examples :

"During the rainy season, mosquitoes were swarming in the stagnant water. "

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noun

The motion of a swarm.

Examples :

"The swarming of the bees around the hive made it difficult to approach. "

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noun

A crime where an unsuspecting innocent bystander is attacked by several culprits at once, with no known motive.

Examples :

"The news reported another instance of swarming in the city center, leaving the victim seriously injured and the police searching for the perpetrators. "

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