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 surreptitious and tiny Spy Bar, which occupies a former interrogation room in the basement, is a good bookend to an evening, with red-velvet banquettes, and half a DB5 Bond car (as seen in No Time to Die) mounted on the wall.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
The Halsted Street location occupies the former site of Pizza Capri, which closed in May of last year after 30 years in business.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Russia occupies about 20% of Ukraine, including the Crimean Peninsula, which Russia seized in 2014.
—Serra Yedikardes, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Russia occupies about 20% of Ukraine, including the Crimean Peninsula, which Russia seized in 2014.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The origins of the Museo del Prado, or Prado Museum, can be traced back to 1785, when the building in Madrid that the Prado now occupies was commissioned by King Charles III.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The property occupies a lot of 12,376 square feet.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2026
With iterations that range from earthy clay to mushroom tones, taupe occupies a space that feels grounded yet elevated.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
The economy occupies an increasingly precarious position as a string of back-to-back shocks has rattled it.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
The Halsted Street location occupies the former site of Pizza Capri, which closed in May of last year after 30 years in business.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Russia occupies about 20% of Ukraine, including the Crimean Peninsula, which Russia seized in 2014.
—Serra Yedikardes, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Russia occupies about 20% of Ukraine, including the Crimean Peninsula, which Russia seized in 2014.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The origins of the Museo del Prado, or Prado Museum, can be traced back to 1785, when the building in Madrid that the Prado now occupies was commissioned by King Charles III.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The property occupies a lot of 12,376 square feet.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2026
With iterations that range from earthy clay to mushroom tones, taupe occupies a space that feels grounded yet elevated.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
The economy occupies an increasingly precarious position as a string of back-to-back shocks has rattled it.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupies
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And along with gender and empowerment, there’s also something about having bright colors and a lot of grief on stage that interests me.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Supreme Court only grants review to about 1% of petitions, but one scenario where the odds are higher involves federal circuit splits—especially when the number of people impacted is considerable and when the legal question interests the justices.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Tour the Robbins Hunter Museum Occupying an 1842 Greek Revival home on Broadway, the Robbins Hunter Museum fully immerses visitors in the 19th century.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 18-track project clocks in at just over one hour, during which Martinez immerses listeners in the dystopian world of her mind.—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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His heroism, as described in the book, involves matters that reach deep into the history of New York’s cinematic craft unions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Part of that transformation, Hernández said, involves controlling the narrative.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Hopefully, there’s a spot that intrigues you.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The menu has a lot of delicious choices, but the one that intrigues my girlfriend is their overnight oat bowl.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The cause of brain freeze fascinates neurologists and Slurpee lovers alike, and the science behind it is especially captivating.—
Julia Daye,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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Despite being so vocal, Cudi still retains a mystique quality that fascinates fans.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The hotel is big with business travelers, and attracts a loyal following of spendy travlers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Brake fluid attracts moisture and moisture is the enemy of the modern brake system.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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While the former tracks profits and expectations, the latter busies itself with tangible stuff, from jobs and wages to GDP.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, while Miranda busies herself with building a pageant empire, her husband Ray, a pill-popping nurse, has knocked up the 18-year-old granddaughter of one of his hospice patients.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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Interactive play, even on a screen, engages kids differently than passive viewing.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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Other parents may question whether the teacher is doing enough to present the material in a way that engages the students.—
Amanda Morin,
Parents,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Occupies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupies. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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