as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
the boy is constantly occupied, usually with sports or schoolwork
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as in interested
to hold the attention of
a puzzle will occupy that child for hours
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Recent Examples of occupied
Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Plans initially called for a warehouse in the Phoenix suburb of Surprise to be used as a 1,500-bed processing site, but Homeland Security now plans to cap occupied beds at 542, Surprise Mayor Kevin Sarter said during a news conference on Monday.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Plans initially called for a warehouse in the Phoenix suburb of Surprise to be used as a 1,500-bed processing site, but Homeland Security now plans to cap occupied beds at 542, Surprise Mayor Kevin Sarter said during a news conference on Monday.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Two dozen people have been killed in Gulf states and the occupied West Bank.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The bill amends military court rules in the occupied West Bank, allowing judges to impose the death penalty without needing a unanimous decision.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Two dozen people have been killed In Gulf states and the occupied West Bank.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
In the Gulf states, 20 people have been killed and four others in the occupied West Bank.
—Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
More than a dozen civilians in the occupied West Bank and Gulf Arab states have also died.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
If slightly adult-leaning movies once occupied the center of the multiplex, that territory now belongs to the PG movie.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
What is today the area occupied by Dublin was first noted in writings by Ptolemy that date to about 140 CE.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
More typical is Buruma’s own Dutch father, Leo, one of hundreds of thousands of citizens of nations occupied by Germany who were forced to work in Berlin.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
Familiar locations include Peppa’s House and The Aquarium and there will be plenty of characters from the long-running show to keep them occupied.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
The skyway system is about 60% occupied and the downtown council says the vacancies are stable.
—Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
In other words, the tax applies to those who use their homes for personal vacations, even if the homes are occupied for three, four or five months a year.
—Kevin Cole, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The remaining five are occupied by missional residents from the Dallas Theological Seminary, individuals and families who choose to live onsite to support their neighbors and build community.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Plans initially called for a warehouse in the Phoenix suburb of Surprise to be used as a 1,500-bed processing site, but Homeland Security now plans to cap occupied beds at 542, Surprise Mayor Kevin Sartor said during a news conference on Monday.
—Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Plans initially called for a warehouse in the Phoenix suburb of Surprise to be used as a 1,500-bed processing site, but Homeland Security now plans to cap occupied beds at 542, Surprise Mayor Kevin Sarter said during a news conference on Monday.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Plans initially called for a warehouse in the Phoenix suburb of Surprise to be used as a 1,500-bed processing site, but Homeland Security now plans to cap occupied beds at 542, Surprise Mayor Kevin Sarter said during a news conference on Monday.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Two dozen people have been killed in Gulf states and the occupied West Bank.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The bill amends military court rules in the occupied West Bank, allowing judges to impose the death penalty without needing a unanimous decision.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Two dozen people have been killed In Gulf states and the occupied West Bank.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
In the Gulf states, 20 people have been killed and four others in the occupied West Bank.
—Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
More than a dozen civilians in the occupied West Bank and Gulf Arab states have also died.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Even the sixth-generation ryokans that have occupied this neighborhood for centuries don’t have this bird’s eye view.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
If slightly adult-leaning movies once occupied the center of the multiplex, that territory now belongs to the PG movie.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
What is today the area occupied by Dublin was first noted in writings by Ptolemy that date to about 140 CE.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
More typical is Buruma’s own Dutch father, Leo, one of hundreds of thousands of citizens of nations occupied by Germany who were forced to work in Berlin.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
Familiar locations include Peppa’s House and The Aquarium and there will be plenty of characters from the long-running show to keep them occupied.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
The skyway system is about 60% occupied and the downtown council says the vacancies are stable.
—Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
In other words, the tax applies to those who use their homes for personal vacations, even if the homes are occupied for three, four or five months a year.
—Kevin Cole, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The remaining five are occupied by missional residents from the Dallas Theological Seminary, individuals and families who choose to live onsite to support their neighbors and build community.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupied
Adjective
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Progress begins when families speak up and stay engaged.—
Shon Lowe,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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But those who have worked with him or presented cases in his court say that outward appearance masks a sharp, deeply engaged jurist with an unwavering commitment to the rule of law.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That’s what interested us as well.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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These stories are not only fun to read, but also provide valuable information about ideas that interested early Christians.—
Christy Cobb,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Morales commented on the incident happening during a busy weekend in the city, which includes Ultra, a concert at the Kaseya Center, and the Marlins' opening weekend.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Let that passion carry you through the busier stretches.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Especially for someone whose entire adult life has been immersed in the adrenaline-infusion of coaching — from its exhilarating highs and anguishing lows to simply always being in the middle of so much.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Netanyahu, a child psychologist who works three times a week at the Jerusalem municipality, has immersed herself in the issue.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He’s currently projected as a second-rounder, but NBA scouts are intrigued by his defensive ability and versatility.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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And then there were fans intrigued by the league’s potential holiday play, particularly the idea of a Thanksgiving Eve spotlight.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some reviewers are unhappy with slow results — but Hers products are most effective when used consistently for a minimum of three months, and there’s no way of knowing how diligent these reviewers were.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Herzog depicts the bushmen who aid Boyes as dignified, diligent and intelligent without romanticizing them while capturing the rugged beauty of the African landscape.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Community members, businesses, groups, schools, teams and more are encouraged to get involved in the biggest cleanup of the year.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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And the Supreme Court declined to get involved.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The vice president added that he has long been fascinated by the subject and hinted at his interest in reviewing classified information during his time in office.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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For decades, the Zeigler case has fascinated the public around the world, leading to television shows, books, documentaries and a variety of crime sleuths creating various conspiracy theories.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Occupied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupied. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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