as in interesting
to hold the attention of
a puzzle will occupy that child for hours
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Recent Examples of occupying
The first opened in 2010, occupying eight floors of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
After occupying a major role on Broadway for decades, Schumacher stepped down as president of Disney Theatrical in 2023, and segued to the role of chief creative officer.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 3 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
The American failure to neutralize this preachy butterball suggested serious limits to the occupying force’s control of the situation.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
With Judge occupying the DH spot, Giancarlo Stanton has been playing in the outfield.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Ellis' Jason is one of the shadier characters occupying the Thursday Murder Club, a bad-boy biker and ex-boxer whose found a career in reality television.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Made with only five ingredients, these handhelds are convenient and delicious with a beer occupying your other hand.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
Adofo-Mensah is, by his admission, a private person occupying a front-facing position.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
After occupying a major role on Broadway for decades, Schumacher stepped down as president of Disney Theatrical in 2023, and segued to the role of chief creative officer.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 3 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
The American failure to neutralize this preachy butterball suggested serious limits to the occupying force’s control of the situation.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
With Judge occupying the DH spot, Giancarlo Stanton has been playing in the outfield.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Ellis' Jason is one of the shadier characters occupying the Thursday Murder Club, a bad-boy biker and ex-boxer whose found a career in reality television.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Made with only five ingredients, these handhelds are convenient and delicious with a beer occupying your other hand.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
Adofo-Mensah is, by his admission, a private person occupying a front-facing position.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 20 Aug. 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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But if the evidence shows Aspiration merely wanted to pay Leonard to get his endorsement, a conspiracy theory involving Ballmer and the Clippers would take a hit.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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These reports have been part of the narrative from the beginning, as has been another idea Morgan brought up, surrounding the fact that there was no real primary involving Harris since Biden retired so late into the campaign.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 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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Between 1958 and 1978, 30 of the low-budget comedies were churned out (a revival in 1992 flopped), attracting millions of viewers worldwide.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Sweeping is especially important in highly trafficked areas of the home, such as the kitchen or entryway, to prevent food and dirt from attracting pests and negatively impacting your home's air quality.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Occupying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupying. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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