occupy

verb

ˈä-kyə-ˌpī How to pronounce occupy (audio)
Definition of occupynext
as in to interest
to hold the attention of a puzzle will occupy that child for hours

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Recent Examples of occupy If Chinese inventories become one of the last lines of defense against damaging global price spikes, Beijing may come to occupy a comparable position. — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026 Its real interest, though, seems to lie beyond both DC Universe lore and the procedural tropes of the rural murder investigations that occupy most of its runtime. — Judy Berman, Time, 14 Aug. 2026 Invited by Adina Beg Khan, the former Mughal governor of the province, the Maratha forces advanced into the Punjab in 1757–58 and occupied Lahore. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026 The site could be bought by an owner that also intends to occupy the existing buildings, marketing materials show. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for occupy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupy
  1. interest
  2. involve
  3. intrigue
  4. immerse
  5. busy
  6. fascinate
  7. attract
  8. engage
Verb
  • As Houthi threats to the Bab el Mandeb Strait increase, so, too, may interest in developing pipeline capacity through the Red Sea.
    — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Short trips and conversations with daily contacts, siblings and relatives will interest you.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of interest
Verb
  • Instead, the watermarking provides statistical evidence that suggests whether AI was involved.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The investigation began after the sheriff's office received reports of possible fraudulent sales involving RVs placed on consignment in March.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of involve
Verb
  • Cabrera’s raw talent intrigued Jed Hoyer’s front office for years.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The female forward is in front of the camera, behind the camera, really getting women, intriguing them to come to the service and watch.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of intrigue
Verb
  • Like Wenders’ 2023 documentary Anselm, on German painter and sculptor Anselm Kiefer, From Inside Out was shot in 3D to immerse viewers in the spaces that Zumthor creates.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
  • From the outset, the show immerses audiences in 1930s New York, and while set in a noir world, there’s a modern aspect to it too.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of immerse
Verb
  • Ruston anticipates Loco Coyote to be open Wednesday through Sundays, so locals can enjoy a few weekdays before the tourist crowd busies the restaurant during the weekends.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • Gourmands have plenty to visit around the island, from harvesters of fleur de sel, to producers of wine and the local pineau spirit, to busy oyster farms.
    — Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
Definition of busy
Verb
  • The tension, the uncertainty, the hovering between bravery and cowardice captures some of what fascinated me in Muriel Rukeyser’s novel Savage Coast.
    — Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Garfield remembers being fascinated by the rows of VHS tapes and the possibilities behind their covers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of fascinate
Verb
  • Brands like Slate and Ford are betting cheaper, smaller electric trucks can attract buyers priced out of larger pickups.
    — Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Never intentionally feed coyotes, and remove outdoor food sources that may attract coyotes or their prey.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of attract
Verb
  • Martone competes well, showing no hesitancy to engage physically or create at the net.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The 50-year-old Ukrainian pugilist was engaged to Panettiere in 2013 during an on-and-off relationship that lasted nearly a decade.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of engage

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