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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
This list compiles some of the odd jobs and mundane occupations of famous scribes.
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René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Exemptions were made for people with certain occupations.
—USA Today, 6 May 2026
The federal agency announced Friday the new stamp set will feature the iconic Barbie doll dressed in 10 outfits depicting different occupations, including an astronaut, music star, paleontologist, sign language teacher, soccer player and surgeon.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
They are being identified by their occupations because of the sensitivity of their situations.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Like Whitman’s, many of Frost’s poems are songs of occupations.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Some regions will be more resilient, particularly those with a wider range of occupations able to absorb displaced workers.
—Maria Flynn, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Put simply, some occupations might go away, but most of them just change.
—Christos Makridis, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
The final regulation the IRS released Friday names over 70 occupations that may receive tips which may qualify for the deduction, as well as a clarified definition of qualifying tips.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Exemptions were made for people with certain occupations.
—USA Today, 6 May 2026
The federal agency announced Friday the new stamp set will feature the iconic Barbie doll dressed in 10 outfits depicting different occupations, including an astronaut, music star, paleontologist, sign language teacher, soccer player and surgeon.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
They are being identified by their occupations because of the sensitivity of their situations.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Like Whitman’s, many of Frost’s poems are songs of occupations.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Some regions will be more resilient, particularly those with a wider range of occupations able to absorb displaced workers.
—Maria Flynn, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Put simply, some occupations might go away, but most of them just change.
—Christos Makridis, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
The final regulation the IRS released Friday names over 70 occupations that may receive tips which may qualify for the deduction, as well as a clarified definition of qualifying tips.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupations
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In contrast, the licensing bodies governing dozens of other professions in California, including doctors, nurses, police officers and lawyers, make the reasons that disciplinary actions were imposed easily accessible on their websites.—
Holly McDede,
ProPublica,
12 May 2026
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For many, this may create an entry point into professions that might otherwise feel out of reach, especially for those balancing financial responsibilities or family commitments.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The regulations are part of the village’s larger process to produce a comprehensive plan that outlines zoning and applicable business uses for land development and commercial business occupancies.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 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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Catholics represent about 29% of the population, and the country is a major source of growth and priestly vocations for the church.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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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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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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The film, co-written with Delphine Agut, was developed at labs and residencies including Cannes’ La Fabrique Cinéma, the Marrakech Film Festival’s Atlas Workshops and the Ouaga Film Lab.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Farrugia earned his medical degree from the Royal University of Malta & Medical School in 1987 and completed internal medicine and gastroenterology residencies at Mayo Clinic.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2026
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Cade Cunningham had a triple-double for Detroit (27 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists), but had turnovers on three straight possessions late that were devastating.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Moving forward, there’s going to be some whiplash around your finances, resources, and possessions over the coming years.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Occupations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupations. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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