as in to interest
to hold the attention of
a puzzle will occupy that child for hours
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Recent Examples of occupy
The horizon is low and the pale blue sky occupies most of the monumental canvas.
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Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Upstairs, the primary suite occupies an entire wing with multiple walk-in closets and dual bathrooms.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
The Independent Postal Service later occupied the building from 1972 to 1973, followed by Lenny’s Fine Furniture, which was there from 1973 through 1986, according to the historical society.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Such a decision could see the Israeli military occupying the territory and fighting insurgencies for years.
—Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Upstairs, the primary suite occupies an entire wing with multiple walk-in closets and dual bathrooms.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
The Independent Postal Service later occupied the building from 1972 to 1973, followed by Lenny’s Fine Furniture, which was there from 1973 through 1986, according to the historical society.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Such a decision could see the Israeli military occupying the territory and fighting insurgencies for years.
—Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupy
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Encourage your student to reach out to local professors or professionals in fields that genuinely interest them, rather than focusing solely on prestigious summer programs with low acceptance rates.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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What interests me with AI is the uncontrollability.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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There’s also a charity component, with the team raising funds for local students involved in fish restoration efforts.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The order on Covington & Burling involved a security clearance for one of its lawyers.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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His true passion lies in connecting with global audiences, particularly those intrigued by the nuanced art of leading in times of crisis.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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But the character description intrigued Lee, a Korean-American actor, because the role was written as a character of Korean descent.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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Stepping inside the small six-suite residence in the city’s trendy Kolonaki neighborhood, you’re immediately immersed in the creative renaissance of modern Athens.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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True to his word, Sharpe has immersed himself in the craft, mastering everything from tasting notes to the intricate distillation processes in Cognac, France.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Felix Studios/Courtesy of Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island Active guests will find plenty to busy themselves with, including opportunities to fish, kayak, paddleboard, and even scuba dive.—
Jason Chau,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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In addition to helping customers with their plant selections, Mejia also rings them up at the register and then busies herself with tidying and organizing the shop.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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Laura is particularly fascinated by all things aquatic, paleontology, nanotechnology, and exploring how science influences daily life.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
3 Apr. 2025
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Football content creator Will Powell — better known by his social media pseudonym, Bryan’s Gunn — has always been fascinated by the linguistic quirks and tropes of football.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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What If…? ended up not being a terribly good series in the end and making Carter the focus attracted a lot of flak since it was supposed to be an anthology.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Aphids are highly attracted to nasturtiums, which draw them away for crop plants.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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But some are able to build more than just engaging social media feeds.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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The two are surprised to learn that Armand's son, Val (Dan Futterman), has gotten engaged to Barbara Keeley (Calista Flockhart), the daughter of the conservative political couple Kevin (Hackman) and Louise (Wiest).—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Occupy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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