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to hold the attention of
a puzzle will occupy that child for hours
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Recent Examples of occupies
The bank’s regional headquarters occupies 40,000 square feet in the 29-story, 420,000-square-foot skyscraper.
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Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Another popular recommendation was Bosnia and Herzegovina, specifically the Bosnia region, which occupies the northern and central parts of the country.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
The unit occupies a sizable 5,989-square-foot lot.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Israel’s military still occupies roughly 50% of Gaza, and the ceasefire agreement stipulates that its withdrawal is contingent on Hamas disarming — two sticking points in the ceasefire deal that have yet to be worked out.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
In more than 3½ years of fighting, Kyiv, backed by its Western allies, has managed to reclaim chunks of its land through successful counteroffensive campaigns, but Russia still occupies about one-fifth of Ukraine's territory.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Lucien occupies the former Sushi on the Rock space on the third floor of the La Plaza La Jolla complex on Girard Avenue.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Guild House Hotel Guild House Hotel occupies an 1850s Italianate rowhouse—once the headquarters of New Century Guild, one of the first groups in the country devoted to supporting working women—on Locust Street in Washington Square West.
—Regan Stephens, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025
The event is being held at the Moscone Center and occupies much of the surrounding area in downtown San Francisco.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Another popular recommendation was Bosnia and Herzegovina, specifically the Bosnia region, which occupies the northern and central parts of the country.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
The unit occupies a sizable 5,989-square-foot lot.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Israel’s military still occupies roughly 50% of Gaza, and the ceasefire agreement stipulates that its withdrawal is contingent on Hamas disarming — two sticking points in the ceasefire deal that have yet to be worked out.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
In more than 3½ years of fighting, Kyiv, backed by its Western allies, has managed to reclaim chunks of its land through successful counteroffensive campaigns, but Russia still occupies about one-fifth of Ukraine's territory.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Lucien occupies the former Sushi on the Rock space on the third floor of the La Plaza La Jolla complex on Girard Avenue.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Guild House Hotel Guild House Hotel occupies an 1850s Italianate rowhouse—once the headquarters of New Century Guild, one of the first groups in the country devoted to supporting working women—on Locust Street in Washington Square West.
—Regan Stephens, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025
The event is being held at the Moscone Center and occupies much of the surrounding area in downtown San Francisco.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupies
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That’s the stuff that interests me in life.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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This is a question that interests Maggie Perkins, a corporate trainer at the company who travels the country to instruct employees in its ways.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Harris Stage Lines immerses families into the world of the Wild West with stagecoach and horseback rides.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Oct. 2025
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Catch a Show at Lime Kiln Theater A turn of the century limestone quarry and kiln has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind outdoor theater that immerses guests in the striking landscape.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The sharp deterioration in air quality this week comes following celebrations for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which traditionally involves the widespread use of firecrackers which release sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides into the air, as well as harmful heavy metals.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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The craft involves manipulating color to create a specific mood, visual style or narrative theme and is widely-used across film, TV and music.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This is a beautiful week to plan a trip, take a course, or follow a philosophical rabbit hole that intrigues you.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
19 Oct. 2025
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The 36-year-old point guard said there’s one thing about joining the Kings that intrigues him the most.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The school’s origins are cultish, an area that fascinates Martin.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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Ange Postecoglou fascinates me.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Today, that same site is home to Rybatska Strelka, a growing recreation complex that now attracts visitors from across the region and has become a noted example of sustainable tourism in Ukraine.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Epstein attributes the hill’s popularity to the fans COTA attracts, drawing a comparison to the fans that pack mountainsides and hilly areas during the Tour de France cycling race each July.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Organizers said they are dedicated to delivering a program that engages a wide and diverse audience of designers, students, businesses and the general public.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The fact that the mural engages both sides of the building, facing the street on one side and a basketball court on the other, perfectly captures the project’s goal of bringing art into the flow of everyday experience.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Occupies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupies. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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