Synonyms of occupies

occupies

verb

present tense third-person singular of occupy

as in interests

to hold the attention of

a puzzle will occupy that child for hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interests
• immerses
• involves
• intrigues
• fascinates
• attracts
• busies
• engages
• engrosses
• absorbs
• grips
• distracts
• preoccupies
• enwraps
• enthralls
• enchants
• bemuses
• obsesses
• captivates
• catches one's eye
• monopolizes
• catches up
• bewitches
• allures
• hypnotizes
• mesmerizes
• charms
• beguiles
• hogs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• wearies
• tires
• palls
• jades

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of occupies

According to the researchers, formation accounts for roughly one-third of battery production costs and occupies about a quarter of a manufacturing facility’s floor space. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

But the President had his eye on the 2026 midterm elections, which are typically tough for the party that occupies the White House. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Serbia occupies a unique position in Europe, as a longtime pro-Russian, Orthodox country lying in a Europhile sea. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026

Mayor Sara Baxter, who also is running for reelection, currently occupies the District 6 commission seat, which represents the western part of the county, including Belle Glade, Loxahatchee Groves and Wellington. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

While fashion has spent decades trying to shave seconds off sewing time, this occupies only a fraction of a much longer timeline for getting a shirt to the shop floor. — Jessica Binns, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

For example, at a 25% window size, the white box occupies a quarter of the black background, thus simulating 25% APL. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2026

Known as Penthouse Nacre, the triplex occupies the eighth, ninth, and tenth floors of the Art Deco landmark in Cap d’Antibes. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026

From the Lincoln Memorial, past a bridge over the Potomac River, Arlington National Cemetery occupies the rising ground in the distance. — Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026