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Recent Examples of occupier
The neighbors of the Highland Park mansion once owned by MJ now have flexed their muscle not once but twice at proposals to repurpose the gaudy property for something other than a one-family occupier living therein.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The liberator will quickly become the occupier.
—Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
The announcement of the gig from the newly resurgent nu-metal band reportedly sparked concern in Estonia — which declared independence from former occupier Russia in 1991 — due to previous comments from Durst supporting Russia’s military campaigns.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Nov. 2025
And importantly, Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership is an affirmation of its sovereignty, putting it in equal standing with its former occupier, Indonesia, within the regional bloc.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
For them, real change will only begin when accountability, reparations, statehood, the right of return, the rebuilding of Gaza, and self-determination are realized—not when peace is defined by the terms of their occupier.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The liberator will quickly become the occupier.
—Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
The announcement of the gig from the newly resurgent nu-metal band reportedly sparked concern in Estonia — which declared independence from former occupier Russia in 1991 — due to previous comments from Durst supporting Russia’s military campaigns.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Nov. 2025
And importantly, Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership is an affirmation of its sovereignty, putting it in equal standing with its former occupier, Indonesia, within the regional bloc.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
For them, real change will only begin when accountability, reparations, statehood, the right of return, the rebuilding of Gaza, and self-determination are realized—not when peace is defined by the terms of their occupier.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupier
Noun
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All occupants of the plane are conscious & breathing; no additional injuries have been reported.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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Emergency responders transported both occupants in the Tesla to a hospital.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Noun
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As of May 19, nine California residents have been infected, six of them children, according to the California Department of Public Health.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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These major crimes generally affect residents, according to experts, but that doesn’t mean visitors won’t face risks.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
Noun
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During a recent broker tour, Soldano said one visitor’s reaction stood out.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
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An excursion guaranteed to bring this home to the Red Sea visitor is a jaunt to Desert Rock Resort.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Occupier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupier. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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