OCCUPIES Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of occupies The stadium occupies the site where a foundry once made New York’s distinctive fire hydrants, meaning the locals have for generations known this corner of the Yorkshire town as ‘New York’. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Cheap electric cars dominate one end of the market, Tesla occupies the premium end, and the middle is getting squeezed. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Today’s total solar eclipse in Leo kicks off a powerful new chapter, so be sure to check which astrological house this Fire sign occupies in your birth chart. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 Because that column occupies space on the left edge, the rest of the keyboard shifts slightly to the right. — Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026 Later additions include Salt, which now occupies two locations in Galata and along İstiklal Street, and is well known for its interdisciplinary approach. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026 The system occupies about one-seventy-fifth the volume of an active hydrogen maser while offering lower phase noise and stronger short-term stability. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026 The leafy residential neighborhood has changed over the years, but the trams still rattle past, and a racecourse still occupies a huge stretch of green in its center. — Mimi Thorisson, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 Dickies occupies a unique position as a recognizable and trusted name in workwear. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026

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That distance—the difficulty of truly making contact with another person from the limits of the self—interests me as a writer.

— Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
What interests me is this idea of hybridity—where human infrastructure and natural systems become entangled.

— Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of interests

Verb

As the identity of the culprit becomes the talk of the school, Cartman immerses himself in 9/11 conspiracy theories, believing that the terrorist attack was actually an inside job staged by the Bush administration.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
Billie Eilish and James Cameron team up for a movie that immerses the audience in her performances while also featuring enlightening conversations between two artistic icons about the magic behind the spectacle.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of immerses

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That gap highlights why China’s semiconductor self-sufficiency drive involves more than producing domestic chips.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
If insurance falls short, the third line involves strategic litigation defense, aiming to settle cases early to minimize costs and uncertainty.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of involves

Verb

Meanwhile, what fascinates aspiring neurologist Makenzie Stovall is the idea that AI is trying to emulate the brain — an organ whose inner workings continue to leave researchers dumbfounded.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
But the skillful way in which they are woven together belies the efforts that went into telling this story, and Lovely Reader, this dedication to quality fascinates me.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of fascinates

Verb

Within the Mets’ cast of relative unknowns, Yan attracts the most attention because of his must-see celebrations and can’t-miss strikeout numbers.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
The power of variable ratio reinforcement attracts and retains gamblers in a way blackjack, roulette, or craps do not.

— Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of attracts

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Ruston anticipates Loco Coyote to be open Wednesday through Sundays, so locals can enjoy a few weekdays before the tourist crowd busies the restaurant during the weekends.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Silberman also busies himself as chairman of the welcoming committee.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026

Definition of busies

Verb

Brand clarity is established before a prospect even engages, positioning a company ahead of competitors in crowded categories.

— Matt Overman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
But Roth’s it’s-all-a-big-joke attitude here is a cop-out that’s beneath him, a way to avoid making a horror movie that truly engages us.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

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