as in interests
to hold the attention of
a puzzle will occupy that child for hours
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Recent Examples of occupies
Built in 1985, Wells Fargo Plaza occupies an acre of land at B Street and Fifth Avenue.
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The Heisman Trophy runner-up ranks as the third overall prospect on our latest consensus big board and occupies the same spot on our draft guru Dane Brugler’s top 100 players.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Oracle now occupies the offices at 8779 HIllcrest Road.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2025
Assembly, Kingston’s new live music spot, occupies the top floor of a former schoolhouse in the historic Uptown district.
—Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
An enormous 25-foot x 9-foot screen occupies one entire wall, displaying my car in life-size 5k clarity.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Each model occupies a distinct market position with unique strengths, challenges, and growth trajectories.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The property occupies a sizable 8,914-square-foot lot.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Morgan Wallen Dominates Billboard’s Streaming Songs Chart On the latest edition of Billboard’s Streaming Songs chart, Wallen occupies seven spaces.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The Heisman Trophy runner-up ranks as the third overall prospect on our latest consensus big board and occupies the same spot on our draft guru Dane Brugler’s top 100 players.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Oracle now occupies the offices at 8779 HIllcrest Road.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2025
Assembly, Kingston’s new live music spot, occupies the top floor of a former schoolhouse in the historic Uptown district.
—Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
An enormous 25-foot x 9-foot screen occupies one entire wall, displaying my car in life-size 5k clarity.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Each model occupies a distinct market position with unique strengths, challenges, and growth trajectories.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The property occupies a sizable 8,914-square-foot lot.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Morgan Wallen Dominates Billboard’s Streaming Songs Chart On the latest edition of Billboard’s Streaming Songs chart, Wallen occupies seven spaces.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupies
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This kind of financial mindset involves trust — in yourself, in your systems, and most importantly, in your ability to adapt if or when your financial circumstances change.—
Judy Lagrou,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
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Adjust Your Expectations Without Lowering Your Standards Perhaps the most challenging but necessary perspective shift involves adjusting expectations without abandoning ambition.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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What about that topic intrigues you the most?—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Her disgust intrigues Jun-pyo, who eventually falls for Jan-di.—
Kayti Burt,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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This foundation attracts impact investors, who bring additional capital to expand these efforts and meet growing demand.—
Matt Damon,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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El Tour de Tucson, one of the country’s largest cycling races, attracts nearly 10,000 riders annually from around the world to tackle its diverse routes.—
Visit Tucson,
AFAR Media,
21 Mar. 2025
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There are paddles on both sides that operate the throttle, and a ring that engages the brakes.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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Deterred by Fabian, Belinda engages Pornchai for protection instead, which is a pretty smooth move.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Occupies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupies. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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