1
as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
the deadline is in two days, so everyone at work has been extremely busy
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2
as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the busy, often hectic floor of the New York Stock Exchange
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3
as in intruding
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
she's one of those busy production facilitators—always concerned about other people's work and never her own
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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
the video game busied the child for hours
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Recent Examples of busy
Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Suffice it to say that between New York Fashion Week, an interview, and unveiling the new video, Slayyyter is having a rather busy day.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Since its inception, astronomers had busied themselves tracking the apparent movements of the stars, moon and planets relative to an imaginary line running north to south through the observatory, known as a 'meridian'.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 June 2025
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Adjective
Beyond the runway is a major freeway with busy traffic in both directions.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Suffice it to say that between New York Fashion Week, an interview, and unveiling the new video, Slayyyter is having a rather busy day.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Continuing to busy himself with creating collections and costume design, Poiret continues to look to the East, but also mines history for inspiration.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Since its inception, astronomers had busied themselves tracking the apparent movements of the stars, moon and planets relative to an imaginary line running north to south through the observatory, known as a 'meridian'.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for busy
Adjective
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Entrepreneurs who report higher well-being are more engaged in their businesses, thereby fueling their incentive to grow their ventures.—
Samantha Dewalt,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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The majority of commenters agreed that the engaged couple were not in the wrong and that the in-laws were overreacting and being too sensitive.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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The space itself — bright, polished, and buzzing — sets the tone for a brunch that’s chic without being stiff.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their move back to the Taiwanese capital, where the mother sets up a food stand in a buzzing night market, brings them into closer proximity with her family.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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The fund also uses zero leverage—a nice extra margin of safety should interest rates unexpectedly rise.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Jazz have another veteran big man who could interest rival teams in Lauri Markkanen, who has been the subject of trade rumors lately.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When shopping for supplements, be diligent about choosing products that contain quality ingredients and are made by reputable companies.—
Sam Manzella,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
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Identifying stocks that combine strong fundamentals with cheap valuations should remain a priority for diligent investors.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Much of the Southeast, especially the southern Appalachians, remains on track for an on-time and vibrant peak foliage.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Among the 35 hues are trendy cool tones, conventional nudes, vibrant reds, and bold, creative colors like magenta and blackish-purple.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond that, people found the Mitfords’ very, very aristocratic accent extremely annoying.—
Mimi Pond,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Here's how to erase annoying scratches from hardwood floors.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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My father was a thirty-two-year-old tank commander who had crossed to occupied France shortly after D-Day, fought in the savage battle for Caen and then on through northern France.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
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In other words, the festival space now occupies a similar footprint as the Kentucky State Fair, minus the South Wing and Freedom Hall.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Sep. 2025
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The best and most enjoyable habit to maintain a healthy, thriving garden is a daily garden walk.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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In a world being reshaped by Gen Z, a thriving workplace needs more than technological agility.—
Hanne Jesca Bax,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Busy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/busy. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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