Synonyms of occupied

occupied 1 of 2

adjective

as in engaged

involved in often constant activity

the boy is constantly occupied, usually with sports or schoolwork

Synonyms & Similar Words

• engaged
• busy
• employed
• diligent
• preoccupied
• working
• active
• immersed
• industrious
• bustling
• assiduous
• sedulous
• absorbed
• hopping
• concentrating
• laborious
• operating
• tied-up
• focused
• humming
• buzzing
• functioning
• engrossed
• lively
• going
• operational
• animated
• thriving
• running
• flourishing
• swamped
• vibrant
• happening
• operative
• living
• knee-deep
• functional
• astir
• alive
• energetic
• intent
• hardworking
• vigorous
• tireless
• indefatigable
• untiring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unoccupied
• unemployed
• inactive
• idle
• free
• dormant
• quiescent
• asleep
• sleepy
• latent
• passive
• lifeless
• unbusy
• inert
• dead
• slow
• dull
• inoperative
• nonoperating

occupied

2 of 2

verb

past tense of occupy

as in interested

to hold the attention of

a puzzle will occupy that child for hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interested
• immersed
• intrigued
• involved
• fascinated
• busied
• engaged
• attracted
• gripped
• engrossed
• absorbed
• preoccupied
• distracted
• enthralled
• enchanted
• enwrapped
• bemused
• caught up
• captivated
• caught one's eye
• obsessed
• charmed
• hypnotized
• mesmerized
• monopolized
• allured
• bewitched
• hogged
• beguiled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bored
• tired
• wearied
• palled
• jaded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of occupied

Adjective

Use ceiling fans in occupied rooms. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026

The sanctions come amid growing criticism across Europe over Israel’s prosecution of the war in Gaza and policies in the occupied West Bank. — Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026

Rajoub and other Palestinian soccer officials have long argued that Israel violates statutes by allowing teams from settlements in the occupied West Bank play in Israel’s national league. — Sam Metz, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026

The Israeli military did not answer NPR's request for a response to the claims that there is no accountability for violence committed against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. — Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 26 June 2026

In occupied territories, Russian authorities have repeatedly used repression of religion to impose political control, weaken Ukrainian identity, and force communities into structures loyal to Moscow. — Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

The five-year period of violence that followed in Israel, the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip, known as the Second, or the Al-Aqsa, Intifada, featured frequent suicide bombings and intense military operations. — Gabe Joselow, NBC news, 26 June 2026

Sam Abu Haikal is the 13th child to be killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank so far this year, according to the Israeli human rights group B’Tselem, which has documented the killing of 236 children in the region by Israeli forces since the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023. — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 13 June 2026

Verb

Board games, Xbox, movie nights, and crafts sessions keep youngsters occupied. — Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Luke has risen to the position Joe once occupied; Joy might call his approach to having sex in front of cameras laissez-faire. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 July 2026

The society occupied an unusual position within the Catholic Church ever since. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026

The incident occurred at the resort's rooftop DAER Club, where strong winds caused the structure to partially collapse into an area occupied by guests. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

The outlet also highlights travelers’ reasoning behind specifically selecting window seats for their travels, including motion sickness, fear of flying or to keep children occupied. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Leaders should intentionally schedule uninterrupted strategic thinking before their calendars become fully occupied by operational demands. — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The preserved Plum Orchard, a 30-room, 22,000-square-foot mansion originally occupied by Andrew Carnegie’s nephew, circa 1898. — Jennifer Peebles, AJC.com, 7 July 2026

Fossils suggest that Neanderthals occupied Üçağızlı II Cave from around 77,000 to 59,000 years ago and that the cave was then occupied by modern humans until around 47,000 years ago. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 6 July 2026