as in interesting
to hold the attention of
a puzzle will occupy that child for hours
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Recent Examples of occupying
Blair would bring years of political and negotiating experience to the task after occupying 10 Downing Street for a decade and later acting as an international envoy in the Middle East.
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
The 431-part movement is, of course, the star of the new trio, occupying pride of place at 6 o’clock underneath three counters.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Careening toward a government shutdown at midnight tonight, the players involved all seem to be occupying different realities.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Or militarily occupying Portland.
—Billy Ray, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
For example, some ships offer ‘no single supplement’ for the first few dozen solo travelers onboard (which refers to the travel promotion where solo travelers do not have to pay the extra fee typically charged for occupying a room alone).
—Mary Curry, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The five flies at the three-compartment sink and the 10 occupying the air around a dry storage area didn’t cause the problems that the five flies at the vegetable station did.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
In contrast, older workers—typically occupying more senior or specialized roles—show little anxiety about AI disrupting their employment.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
The Black man was removed by police for allegedly occupying two seats.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2025
Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
The 431-part movement is, of course, the star of the new trio, occupying pride of place at 6 o’clock underneath three counters.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Careening toward a government shutdown at midnight tonight, the players involved all seem to be occupying different realities.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Or militarily occupying Portland.
—Billy Ray, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
For example, some ships offer ‘no single supplement’ for the first few dozen solo travelers onboard (which refers to the travel promotion where solo travelers do not have to pay the extra fee typically charged for occupying a room alone).
—Mary Curry, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The five flies at the three-compartment sink and the 10 occupying the air around a dry storage area didn’t cause the problems that the five flies at the vegetable station did.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
In contrast, older workers—typically occupying more senior or specialized roles—show little anxiety about AI disrupting their employment.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
The Black man was removed by police for allegedly occupying two seats.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupying
Verb
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The luxury hotel brand is immersing its high-paying clients in local events through bookable packages taking place at the hotel.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
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Fantastic Futurism – The filmmakers discuss the process of immersing the cast and crew in the film’s retro-futuristic aesthetic.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Later that day, police received a tip of a weapons complaint involving a juvenile.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Data from the commission show from 2020 to 2023, consumers lost more than $110 million in scams involving Bitcoin ATMs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 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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Turkey has become the unofficial capital of the hair transplant industry, attracting people from all over the world with lower costs and package travel deals.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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Keep the area free of other garden debris as leaves drop from nearby trees and shrubs to prevent wet conditions that can lead to mold growth or rot and avoid attracting pests like voles who may seek shelter there.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Occupying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupying. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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