OCCUPATIONS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

occupations

noun

plural of occupation

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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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the act or fact of residing in a place occupation of a condemned building is illegal

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Recent Examples of occupations WalletHub's analysis looked beyond race and ethnicity, measuring differences among states in areas such as income, education, language, birthplace, occupations, household makeup, religion and political views. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 These findings jibe with the results of statistical analyses carried out by economists at the Yale Budget Lab using data on individual occupations. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 While occupations like mining and construction remain risky today, extensive safety precautions have become routine. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026 Among individual occupations, nurse practitioners will see a 41% surge in employment, while medical and health services managers will jump 24%. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026 Alongside the latest projections, the agency released a database that categorized occupations based on their theoretical and observed exposure to AI. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 New Occupations Are Emerging Yet alongside those job-market figures, new occupations are emerging — such as AI trainers, large‑model application specialists and AI‑ethics officers. — Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Influencers come in all races, ages, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds, genders, and occupations. — Laura Jung, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026 The inductees transcend generations, occupations, and sensibilities. — Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026

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Other people who have these kinds of professions can challenge themselves by not relying on navigation devices, and their brains will likely benefit from it, Wood says.

— Renée Onque, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Looking at passing citizens reveals flavor text about their professions and backgrounds.

— Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Some types of universities are seeing much higher occupancies and lagging construction, while others are overbuilt with falling demand.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
But today a quick accounting shows the Plaza’s occupancies are slightly better than holding steady, with 28% of its 151 storefronts unoccupied.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

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Businesspeople have visited schools to help students explore other routes, including community college and vocations such as HVAC technicians.

— Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026
The article suggests that true mastery comes not from avoiding mistakes, but from operating at the edge of one's capacity, much like in demanding vocations such as sports or diving.

— Ulrik Juul Christensen, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of vocations

Noun

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
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

Definition of habitations

Noun

The Anderson Ranch Arts Center, a five-acre complex of studios and artist housing in Snowmass, Colorado, that offers workshops and residencies, is often called a maker’s paradise.

— Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
It was developed through residencies in Locarno, Cannes, Berlin, Sundance and Moulin d’Ande and won awards at project markets including Busan’s Asian Project Market and Tokyo Gap Financing Market.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of residencies

Noun

Mississippi State scored on all eight possessions in which Taylor played.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The Panthers turned the ball over on three consecutive possessions, allowing USF to take control without having to consistently move the ball offensively.

— Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

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