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 Microsoft occupies a unique position in cyber defense due to its massive enterprise install base as the largest global provider of general-purpose software. — Will Townsend, Forbes.com, 7 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 Shipton Street End was subsequently renamed in his honour, while a road running through the housing estate that now occupies the site of York’s old stomping ground is called David Longhurst Way. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupies
  1. interests
  2. immerses
  3. involves
  4. intrigues
  5. fascinates
  6. attracts
  7. busies
  8. engages
Verb
  • 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
  • What’s underneath Beulah and what’s really driving her is what interests me.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026
Definition of interests
Verb
  • 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
  • This exercise immerses you in the outdoors and encourages you to appreciate even the smallest patches of green.
    — Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 25 June 2026
Definition of immerses
Verb
  • This involves aligning the primary and secondary mirrors so light reflects properly to the eyepiece.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The 42-year-old conquered the Via Alpina, which involves traversing a vast European alpine region stretching east to west from Italy, through Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and finally France and Monaco.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of involves
Verb
  • If this topic intrigues you, join us at the free, online Work on Purpose Summit on July 30, 2026.
    — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • That’s what intrigues them about coming to work for a large company that’s constantly evolving.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Definition of intrigues
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
  • The resort itself attracts a similar crowd of New Yorkers and New Englanders looking for a weekend getaway where there’s something for everyone—fantastic food, outdoor activities, and an unforgettable spa.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This is precisely the domain of litigation public relations—a discipline that rarely attracts public attention, yet increasingly shapes the outcome of corporate conflicts.
    — Alona Karpinska, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of attracts
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • The leg extension isolates the quads, while the back squat engages the entire lower body, back, and core.
    — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of engages

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