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
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Police identified the gunmen as Muthanna Omar, 20, and Muhammad Taha, 21, who are both from villages just outside Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The Israeli army has detained large numbers of Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank on suspicion of militant ties.
—Natalie Melzer, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
Israel reportedly considering annexation in the West Bank Israel is reportedly considering annexing parts of the occupied West Bank in response to several Western countries’ plans to recognize a Palestinian state.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The State Department previously shared its intention to impose sanctions that would deny visas to officials of the PA, which administers parts of the occupied West Bank, and members of the PLO.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
No one was injured inside the occupied home, authorities said.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
But that’s really the only change since the checkout counter of this Aldi supermarket was occupied by a 19-year-old Tijjani Reijnders.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
The highest rung is occupied by cash.
—Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The complex was built on the site of a former industrial building previously occupied by CP Kelco, a manufacturer of specialty gums and ingredients that was later acquired by British food and beverage supplier Tate & Lyle.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
The Oriental Theater’s longtime landlord, The Sager Family, had alerted them to the Federal Theatre’s availability in late 2023, following the hasty departure of a church that had occupied the building for several years.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
The coaches have asked Mahomes to look deep before throwing short, even if pre-snap alignments or pre-game film suggests the back end of the secondary will be occupied.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
In the aftermath of his assassination, there's growing concern that the space Kirk occupied—a space of open debate, not violence—may be closing fast.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Inevitably, different players have different routines, different responsibilities, different ways of keeping themselves occupied.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The war in Gaza has sparked a surge of violence in Israel and the occupied West Bank, with a rise in attacks by Palestinian militants as well as settler violence against Palestinians.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Police identified the gunmen as Muthanna Omar, 20, and Muhammad Taha, 21, who are both from villages just outside Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The Israeli army has detained large numbers of Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank on suspicion of militant ties.
—Natalie Melzer, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
Israel reportedly considering annexation in the West Bank Israel is reportedly considering annexing parts of the occupied West Bank in response to several Western countries’ plans to recognize a Palestinian state.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The State Department previously shared its intention to impose sanctions that would deny visas to officials of the PA, which administers parts of the occupied West Bank, and members of the PLO.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
No one was injured inside the occupied home, authorities said.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
No other candidates have officially announced their bid for the secretary of state’s office, which is now occupied by 11-year incumbent Steve Simon.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
But that’s really the only change since the checkout counter of this Aldi supermarket was occupied by a 19-year-old Tijjani Reijnders.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
The highest rung is occupied by cash.
—Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The complex was built on the site of a former industrial building previously occupied by CP Kelco, a manufacturer of specialty gums and ingredients that was later acquired by British food and beverage supplier Tate & Lyle.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
The Oriental Theater’s longtime landlord, The Sager Family, had alerted them to the Federal Theatre’s availability in late 2023, following the hasty departure of a church that had occupied the building for several years.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
The coaches have asked Mahomes to look deep before throwing short, even if pre-snap alignments or pre-game film suggests the back end of the secondary will be occupied.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
In the aftermath of his assassination, there's growing concern that the space Kirk occupied—a space of open debate, not violence—may be closing fast.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Inevitably, different players have different routines, different responsibilities, different ways of keeping themselves occupied.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupied
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Entrepreneurs who report higher well-being are more engaged in their businesses, thereby fueling their incentive to grow their ventures.—
Samantha Dewalt,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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The majority of commenters agreed that the engaged couple were not in the wrong and that the in-laws were overreacting and being too sensitive.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Carney said his and Jerome’s first trip to Finland interested two companies in Mooresville.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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What interested me about Warren’s book was the emotional honesty and the intimacy of an artist that most people didn’t realize was going through one of the most painful times of his life.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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It's been a busy week for the European technology sector.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The seven people killed by the explosions are believed to have been working for Devastating Pyrotechnics in the busy days ahead of a string of shows scheduled on and around the Fourth of July.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The husband-and-wife co-founders grew up in Brooklyn and spent their youth immersed in Williamsburg’s creative and cultural scene in the late 2000s.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
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This all-in-one approach keeps developers immersed in the flow.—
Paul Kovalenko,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The news, at the time, intrigued the fashion world.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Hanna When Kirsten Becken first reached out to me about joining the Femxphotographers collective, I was both flattered and intrigued.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This suspect has now been stopped in his tracks because of the diligent and tenacious work done by investigators at both the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The researchers concluded that, especially in relatively dense neighborhoods, even if residents take diligent action in defense of their own houses, that may not matter much if their neighbors don’t.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Those involved in the parade rolled by in a colorful blur on roller skates, performed flag dances and wielded bubble makers.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Sep. 2025
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Unless stated, our reporters have spoken to more than one person briefed on each deal before offering the clubs involved the opportunity to comment.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the idea has always fascinated him.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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So that image has always fascinated me.—
Maria Reva
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Occupied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupied. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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