as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
the boy is constantly occupied, usually with sports or schoolwork
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as in interested
to hold the attention of
a puzzle will occupy that child for hours
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Recent Examples of occupied
Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Plans initially called for a warehouse in the Phoenix suburb of Surprise to be used as a 1,500-bed processing site, but Homeland Security now plans to cap occupied beds at 542, Surprise Mayor Kevin Sartor said during a news conference on Monday.
—Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Plans initially called for a warehouse in the Phoenix suburb of Surprise to be used as a 1,500-bed processing site, but Homeland Security now plans to cap occupied beds at 542, Surprise Mayor Kevin Sarter said during a news conference on Monday.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Plans initially called for a warehouse in the Phoenix suburb of Surprise to be used as a 1,500-bed processing site, but Homeland Security now plans to cap occupied beds at 542, Surprise Mayor Kevin Sarter said during a news conference on Monday.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Two dozen people have been killed in Gulf states and the occupied West Bank.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The bill amends military court rules in the occupied West Bank, allowing judges to impose the death penalty without needing a unanimous decision.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Two dozen people have been killed In Gulf states and the occupied West Bank.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
In the Gulf states, 20 people have been killed and four others in the occupied West Bank.
—Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The Society Apartments on Pratt Street were cleared by the city for occupancy just a week ago and a preleasing push has drawn nine applications — all now approved — with one of the 38 apartments already occupied.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Bateman regularly invited Christine Marie and Katas for dinner at his house, where up to 22 women occupied a single bedroom.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
This is occupied Lebanese territory, period.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026
By 2017, the two groups occupied entirely distinct territories and patrolled their borders against outsiders.
—Jason P. Dinh, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
Chinese officials did not immediately react to the Philippines’ opening of its coast guard district command on Thitu Island, which has been occupied by Filipino forces and civilians for decades but is also claimed by Beijing.
—Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The 2,400-square-foot building was previously occupied by another tenant, Firehouse Pizza.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Even the sixth-generation ryokans that have occupied this neighborhood for centuries don’t have this bird’s eye view.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
When Likud, the right-wing party of current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, first came to power in 1977, settlements in the occupied West Bank gained legal status in Israeli law.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Plans initially called for a warehouse in the Phoenix suburb of Surprise to be used as a 1,500-bed processing site, but Homeland Security now plans to cap occupied beds at 542, Surprise Mayor Kevin Sartor said during a news conference on Monday.
—Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Plans initially called for a warehouse in the Phoenix suburb of Surprise to be used as a 1,500-bed processing site, but Homeland Security now plans to cap occupied beds at 542, Surprise Mayor Kevin Sarter said during a news conference on Monday.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Plans initially called for a warehouse in the Phoenix suburb of Surprise to be used as a 1,500-bed processing site, but Homeland Security now plans to cap occupied beds at 542, Surprise Mayor Kevin Sarter said during a news conference on Monday.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Two dozen people have been killed in Gulf states and the occupied West Bank.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The bill amends military court rules in the occupied West Bank, allowing judges to impose the death penalty without needing a unanimous decision.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Two dozen people have been killed In Gulf states and the occupied West Bank.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
In the Gulf states, 20 people have been killed and four others in the occupied West Bank.
—Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
The British troops eventually occupied the town.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The Society Apartments on Pratt Street were cleared by the city for occupancy just a week ago and a preleasing push has drawn nine applications — all now approved — with one of the 38 apartments already occupied.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Bateman regularly invited Christine Marie and Katas for dinner at his house, where up to 22 women occupied a single bedroom.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
This is occupied Lebanese territory, period.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026
By 2017, the two groups occupied entirely distinct territories and patrolled their borders against outsiders.
—Jason P. Dinh, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
Chinese officials did not immediately react to the Philippines’ opening of its coast guard district command on Thitu Island, which has been occupied by Filipino forces and civilians for decades but is also claimed by Beijing.
—Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The 2,400-square-foot building was previously occupied by another tenant, Firehouse Pizza.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Even the sixth-generation ryokans that have occupied this neighborhood for centuries don’t have this bird’s eye view.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupied
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Across group chats, bridal forums, and doctors’ offices, a growing number of engaged couples are turning to GLP-1 medications—drugs originally developed to treat diabetes and now widely prescribed for weight loss—as part of their wedding preparation timeline.—
Sara Radin,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2026
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Experts say optimism can be cultivated through habits like gratitude and staying socially engaged.—
Rob Williams,
EverydayHealth.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That’s what interested us as well.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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These stories are not only fun to read, but also provide valuable information about ideas that interested early Christians.—
Christy Cobb,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The café is serviceable and busy all the time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Grand Central Terminal, one of the city’s busiest transit hubs, serves not only daily commuters, but also draws thousands of tourists each day.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a bold new configuration of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, audiences will find themselves at the very heart of the action — immersed in the intrigue and theatrical spectacle that promises to make this production truly epic.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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Especially for someone whose entire adult life has been immersed in the adrenaline-infusion of coaching — from its exhilarating highs and anguishing lows to simply always being in the middle of so much.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Board Member Marc Willensky said he was intrigued by the Exploring AI course so that students can learn the risks and proper uses of artificial intelligence as a tool.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Maul is also intrigued by the prospect of recruiting a new apprentice, a Jedi Padawan named Devon.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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However, be diligent because mint spreads rapidly.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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Iran is taking diligent steps to ensure only certain vessels are able to pass, prioritizing countries with friendlier relations or ships with links to their own trade.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Heritage and Danube signed an agreement that involved no financial transactions by either party.—
Emmet Lyons,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The governments involved would need to be able to persuade their people that such a deal is acceptable.—
Donald Heflin,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Older kids might be fascinated by the artists sketching portraits, while little ones can take in the sights from a stroller.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The history of theater fascinated me too.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Occupied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupied. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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