OCCUPANCY Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

occupancy

noun

ˈä-kyə-pən(t)-sē

as in occupation

the act or fact of residing in a place the landlord notified us of the need to cease occupancy in three months, when our apartment building would be sold

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Recent Examples of occupancy On the pricier end, Fluenz’s in-person immersion and bootcamp retreats typically range from $4,100 to $13,730 per person depending on location, duration and room occupancy. —

Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026 Those same dates the previous year saw occupancies of 54%, 78%, and 83%, respectively. —

Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 26 May 2026 The place is small, just 35 rooms, each with a mass occupancy of two, and has a very communal vibe. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026 Disney’s domestic hotel occupancy was also down from 92% a year ago to 89% in the company’s second quarter of 2026, which ended on March 28. —

Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for occupancy

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Noun

For this poet, the first place of childhood and language is his village in the South, a place that has continued to exist in defiance of some of the most brutal forces of occupation, aggression, and now unabashed annihilation.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
Cognizant found those in the construction business received a 12% exposure score, or the degree to which an occupation could be affected by AI—up from 4% three years ago.

— Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 7 June 2026