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as in professions
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
my primary occupation is stockbroker, but I'm a drummer in a rock band on the weekends
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as in occupancies
the act or fact of residing in a place
occupation of a condemned building is illegal
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Recent Examples of occupations
Few studies have tested nap duration time or napping strategies tailored to the unique demands of different occupations.
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P. Daniel Patterson, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current Population Survey, the research found no significant differences in the rate of change of occupations mix or length of unemployment for individuals with jobs that have high exposure to AI from the release of ChatGPT through November 2025.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Employers will have more reporting requirements relating to occupations on 2026 forms.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
This kind of operation takes skill, and many of those skills can transfer to other occupations.
—Brian Moody, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in radiology will grow 5 percent from 2024 to 2034, which is higher than the average of 3% across all occupations.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
The space was designed to help kids understand occupations and economics.
—Elena Donovan Mauer, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
Winter fishing off New England remains one of the world’s most dangerous occupations, with frigid temperatures, high waves and unpredictable weather.
—Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Wearers of all occupations, fitness levels, and walks of life appreciate the sneaker’s fit.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
P. Daniel Patterson, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current Population Survey, the research found no significant differences in the rate of change of occupations mix or length of unemployment for individuals with jobs that have high exposure to AI from the release of ChatGPT through November 2025.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Employers will have more reporting requirements relating to occupations on 2026 forms.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
This kind of operation takes skill, and many of those skills can transfer to other occupations.
—Brian Moody, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in radiology will grow 5 percent from 2024 to 2034, which is higher than the average of 3% across all occupations.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
The space was designed to help kids understand occupations and economics.
—Elena Donovan Mauer, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
Winter fishing off New England remains one of the world’s most dangerous occupations, with frigid temperatures, high waves and unpredictable weather.
—Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Wearers of all occupations, fitness levels, and walks of life appreciate the sneaker’s fit.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupations
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This tool, which is extraordinarily valuable for certain professions, is also a devouring hydra for artists like us.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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Dueling social media posts Old Soul posted a statement to its Instagram story and said the professions of the customers were unknown to them.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Homes built closely on zero lot lines with dense suburban single- and multi-family occupancies place families and homes in the path of bigger, louder and stronger fireworks.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Roughly half reached new peak occupancies either in June or July.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The only solution for job seekers would be to specialize in vocations that AI cannot easily replicate, such as highly skilled trades, or to work in industries where consumers put a premium on human interaction.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Invest in fiction written by humans and so support human creativity, vocations, and organic economies?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Wild elephants often stray into human habitations this time of year, when rice fields are ready for harvesting.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Dec. 2025
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Such defensive settlements became the norm in areas vulnerable to slave-raiding, with individual houses and collective habitations undergoing significant transformations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Dec. 2025
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Sphere has gained international attention since opening in 2023, hosting residencies by acts such as U2, Eagles and Dead & Company.—
Holly Alvarado,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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In the past, Phish, Dead & Company, Kenny Chesney, the Zac Brown Band, and the Backstreet Boys have all performed Sphere residencies.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
25 Feb. 2026
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Three De’Anthony Melton free throws got the deficit back to three after another Pelicans score, but the Pelicans held on for the win after a few empty Warriors possessions.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Freeny scored on consecutive possessions as the redshirt freshman reached a season-high seven points.—
Aaron Heisen,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Occupations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupations. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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