Synonyms of occupying

occupying

verb

present participle of occupy

as in interesting

to hold the attention of

a puzzle will occupy that child for hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interesting
• immersing
• intriguing
• involving
• fascinating
• busying
• attracting
• gripping
• absorbing
• engaging
• distracting
• engrossing
• preoccupying
• enchanting
• enwrapping
• enthralling
• bemusing
• charming
• obsessing
• captivating
• catching up
• catching one's eye
• hogging
• monopolizing
• hypnotizing
• bewitching
• alluring
• mesmerizing
• beguiling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tiring
• boring
• wearying
• palling
• jading

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of occupying

Beneath those practical debates, however, American lawyers have gradually come to understand themselves as occupying two roles simultaneously, as Robert Gordon described. — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

For now, Neil the seal is occupying a stretch of sidewalk, unmoving and unbothered. — ABC News, 3 July 2026

That was the case for Spain’s third goal against Saudi Arabia, with Porro and Yamal occupying those channels once again — before three Spain players targeted the back post to receive the cross. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Other institutions occupying the cultural district include the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the National History Museum, the forthcoming Zayed National Museum, and teamLab Phenomena. — News Desk, Artforum, 2 July 2026

Hyperscale facilities are defined as those occupying more than 250,000 square feet, drawing more than 75 megawatts of power from the grid or developed across more than one principal building on a single parcel. — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2026

Austria was well represented as well, with a supporter’s group occupying four sections in the north side of the stadium, who enjoyed watching two second-half goals scored right in front of them. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026

But Syria, a regime still trying to get its legs under it, is not going to march next door and pacify Lebanon—especially not with Israel occupying parts of Syria. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026

The Venusian themes in Fransway’s chart also extend into her personal life, as Venus, Mars and Jupiter all sit together in Leo, occupying her fourth house of home and family. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026