busies

verb

Definition of busiesnext
present tense third-person singular of busy
as in occupies
to hold the attention of the video game busied the child for hours

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  1. occupies
  2. intrigues
  3. involves
  4. attracts
  5. engages
Verb
  • Elon Musk occupies a rare place at the center of American power.
    Theodore Schleifer, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This small brewery occupies a storefront in downtown Beacon, New York, that is easy to walk past without noticing.
    Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of occupies
Verb
  • Infielder Cam Smith, the Cubs’ first-round pick last season, is a name that intrigues Astros officials.
    Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The more an artist intrigues you from line to line, the more locked in you are for the next one.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of intrigues
Verb
  • Another behavioral method is sleep restriction therapy, which involves avoiding daytime naps.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The process involves heating raw milk for a period of time to kill any pathogens.
    Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of involves
Verb
  • Laurel Falls Trail attracts as many as 375,000 people annually, South Carolina newspaper, The State reports.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • However, centers should elevate the Santa experience to maximize the value and create a truly standout event that attracts people.
    Kristin Mueller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of attracts
Verb
  • The thumb throttle engages quickly without the jerking motion that bikes often experience.
    Scott Kramer, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Aunt Rita’s Experienced Escapades program is a monthly social and support group that engages people living with HIV/AIDS ages 50 and older.
    Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of engages
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