as in occupies
to hold the attention of
the video game busied the child for hours
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Recent Examples of busies
Silberman also busies himself as chairman of the welcoming committee.
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Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
While the former tracks profits and expectations, the latter busies itself with tangible stuff, from jobs and wages to GDP.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, while Miranda busies herself with building a pageant empire, her husband Ray, a pill-popping nurse, has knocked up the 18-year-old granddaughter of one of his hospice patients.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
While the former tracks profits and expectations, the latter busies itself with tangible stuff, from jobs and wages to GDP.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, while Miranda busies herself with building a pageant empire, her husband Ray, a pill-popping nurse, has knocked up the 18-year-old granddaughter of one of his hospice patients.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for busies
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Jeans, of course, still occupies an important space in most fashion editors' summer wardrobes, though white jeans and light-weight denim make it to the top of the pile while black and gray jeans in more rigid denim are often reserved for nights out at a bar.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
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Recent research puts the city’s waterfront premium near 120%, a figure that helps explain why the most direct version of harborside living occupies such a coveted and pricey category.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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At the moment, the only Championship side that interests me in FPL terms are Coventry.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Frankly, this isn’t something that interests me, but it’s bound to grab folks who pour hundred of hours into Horizon.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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The essential nature of magic especially intrigues physicists like Swingle, who hope to use it on a quantum computer to simulate how gravity behaves in situations where general relativity fails.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 June 2026
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The allure of fame certainly intrigues, but the financial potential remains hard to ignore.—
Jacqueline Jevtich,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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At roughly 20 hours long for just the main campaign, the game already immerses players in Bond’s story for a period of time equal to or longer than most individual actors’ entire tenure.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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For instance, Dave Asprey's Biohacking Conference immerses attendees into the worlds of biohacking, longevity and wellness.—
Alana Sandel,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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For glowing skin, get the plumping thirst relief facial, which involves a nori algae mask and organic marine products only found at Shangri-La Boracay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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They Debrief And Recover Post-Travel A successful campaign, whether in sports or politics, involves a debriefing and post-review to assess the big picture.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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There is something magical about a firefly that fascinates young and old alike.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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At the moment, Philadelphia fascinates me most, a Play-In team that has enough talent to make a run to the finals.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Spread across 12 acres and designed in a Spanish Colonial style, this residential hideaway attracts discreet Angelenos, international travelers seeking old Hollywood charm, and industry heavyweights who prioritize privacy above all else.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In my experience, investing in yourself naturally attracts the right opportunities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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And that unsettles and engrosses us.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Busies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/busies. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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