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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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The conditions of the occupants remain unclear, but witnesses said no fatalities were reported.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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The bedroom in this model is roomy and, thanks to the single-floor layout, has enough headroom for even taller occupants to stand upright.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Last week, an iconic cafe was demolished at the base of the structure, and on Sunday, some residents were wondering if excavation work three weeks ago may have contributed to the pier's collapse.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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There, it was first assembled and modified — to the chagrin of nearby residents.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Founded in 2017, the nonprofit Carmel Christkindlmarkt draws almost half a million visitors each year to Carter Green in Hamilton County, Indiana.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
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The organizing committee is still working on transportation and security plans for visitors as well as creating a messaging system for all of those in multiple languages.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Occupier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupier. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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