as in interesting
to hold the attention of
a puzzle will occupy that child for hours
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Recent Examples of occupying
By occupying a smaller ground footprint and preserving much of the underlying ecosystem, solar tree installations could help mitigate these conflicts.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
My trusty spreadsheet reviewed data from Cotality – previously known as CoreLogic – tracking the share of single-family home purchases made by people not occupying the property.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
The show goes ahead without her, a close up of the microphone occupying her empty chair, is perhaps her most damning epitaph.
—Daniel Jonah Wolpert, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
There is a wealth of research that indicates that women are harmed in different ways for occupying bigger bodies; weight stigma and fatphobia in the workplace have very real consequences for job applicants and employees.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Alsek Lake also expanded significantly to the south, occupying the space left by the Grand Plateau Glacier, before ice pulled away from the Prow Knob this year, completing its transformation into an island.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Trump pledged to repeal the Act and deploy the national guard as an occupying police force in Chicago.
—Rebecca Wallace, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
The first opened in 2010, occupying eight floors of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Google is the world’s most pervasive search engine, occupying roughly 90% of global search engine usage as of August, according to web analytics company Statcounter Global Stats.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
My trusty spreadsheet reviewed data from Cotality – previously known as CoreLogic – tracking the share of single-family home purchases made by people not occupying the property.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
The show goes ahead without her, a close up of the microphone occupying her empty chair, is perhaps her most damning epitaph.
—Daniel Jonah Wolpert, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
There is a wealth of research that indicates that women are harmed in different ways for occupying bigger bodies; weight stigma and fatphobia in the workplace have very real consequences for job applicants and employees.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Alsek Lake also expanded significantly to the south, occupying the space left by the Grand Plateau Glacier, before ice pulled away from the Prow Knob this year, completing its transformation into an island.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Trump pledged to repeal the Act and deploy the national guard as an occupying police force in Chicago.
—Rebecca Wallace, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
The first opened in 2010, occupying eight floors of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Google is the world’s most pervasive search engine, occupying roughly 90% of global search engine usage as of August, according to web analytics company Statcounter Global Stats.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupying
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As in his previous films, a clanking, rattling soundscape constructed entirely in post is an artisanal marvel, immersing viewers both in the perilous metallic din of a maybe-sinking ship, and the comforting artifice of analog movie-making.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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While each room features gas fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows—perfect for immersing yourself in the dense pine forest and Sierra Nevada mountain views—there’s plenty to keep you occupied on the grounds as well.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
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Infant accessories dug-up from the previous owner’s storage at the estate sale might still contain lead paint or choking hazards, and Ziomek advises to beware especially of any accessories involving sleeping, when babies are particularly vulnerable.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Taddese and Alafaro were the 104th and 105th homicides in Kansas City this year, according to data tracked by The Star, which includes shootings involving law enforcement officers.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Much like her idol Marlene Dietrich, Novak walked away from the business under her own steam, and has largely kept to herself, marrying an equine veterinarian and busying herself raising horses and painting.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
31 Aug. 2025
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Aside from benzoyl peroxide, glycerin softens and plumps the skin by attracting moisture.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Removing Burned Stains From A Toaster Sweet toaster pastries and other foods can melt and stick to interior surfaces of a toaster, attracting crumbs that burn during cooking.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Occupying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupying. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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