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

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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

Four settlers were arrested after an attack on CNN and other journalists in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, according to Israeli Police. — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank voted in the municipal elections, the first vote held there since October 2023. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 July 2026

In occupied Oleshky, starvation has become a weapon of the occupation. — Anna Husarska, Washington Post, 9 July 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

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

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

Verb

Since launching in 2019, the fair has occupied both the hotel’s poolside cabanas and suites on the upper floors. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026

Though the wartime narrative appears to be swinging somewhat in Ukraine's favor, the country's cities remain under near-constant fire and Kyiv's forces do not appear able to liberate significant territory still occupied by Russian troops. — David Brennan, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Over the centuries, new technologies — like television and tablets — have eased the burdens of caregiving or helped keep children occupied. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 July 2026

For years, categories like video games, trading cards and comic books occupied the margins of the auction business, existing alongside more traditional markets for fine art, rare books and historical artifacts. — Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 13 July 2026

For years, Graham occupied a unique position inside the GOP, pairing his close relationship with Trump with an unapologetically hawkish approach to national security. — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026

Police were occupied with other active situations and were unable to immediately respond. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

That lunch in Detroit, which kept the former first lady occupied for nearly an hour, consisted of black-eyed peas and collard green soup, sweet potato cornbread, sweet potato cobbler and sweet potato ice cream. — Scott Talley, Freep.com, 12 July 2026

The booth was similar to the others that occupied the National Mall for the sixteen-day event. — Andrew Trunsky, New Yorker, 11 July 2026