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

The primary suite occupies its own wing with a fireplace, French doors opening to a private patio, and a bathroom with an oval soaking tub set in front of a picture window. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 July 2026

The 59-year-old zoo, which occupies 133 acres in the northeast corner of Griffith Park, has also struggled to maintain its national accreditation, with federal regulators finding peeling paint and rust in some exhibits. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Wrestling occupies a unique space between sports and entertainment. — Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 31 July 2026

That trend, despite marginal recovery, may persist for some time regardless of who occupies leadership positions. — Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

More than 4,000 people in Lebanon have been killed, and Israel still occupies dozens of villages and towns. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

Funko occupies a massive physical footprint in a far corner of the convention center at SDCC, the annual pop culture festival that attracts over 130,000 fans and geeks from around the world. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026

Iran, the Arab Gulf states and China have each deepened their engagement with Baghdad, pursuing different objectives yet recognizing that Iraq occupies a position of unusual strategic importance. — John Calabrese, The Conversation, 21 July 2026