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to hold the attention of
a puzzle will occupy that child for hours
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Recent Examples of occupies
The fire department, which occupies a portion of city hall, is condemned due to roof damage, water leaks and mold.
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Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Visitors enter into the kitchen, which is large and light-filled, and occupies the center of the home.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
The property occupies a sizable 6,510-square-foot lot.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
Capitalizing upon the hotel-within-a-hotel concept Nobu unveiled in Las Vegas' Caesars Palace in 2013, the 85-key property occupies the Centurion Tower's top three floors.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
With just 40 rooms, the Reserve occupies the top floors of Savoy Palace.
—Carley Thornell, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
The owner’s primary suite occupies the fourth floor, the town house’s most serene level.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 31 Dec. 2024
The property occupies a sizable 6,000-square-foot lot.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
To make room for a primary suite that occupies the second level, Taft-Gersten added a dormer at the back of the house to accommodate ample closets, a sitting area, and a deluxe bathroom.
—Stacie Stukin, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Visitors enter into the kitchen, which is large and light-filled, and occupies the center of the home.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
The property occupies a sizable 6,510-square-foot lot.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
Capitalizing upon the hotel-within-a-hotel concept Nobu unveiled in Las Vegas' Caesars Palace in 2013, the 85-key property occupies the Centurion Tower's top three floors.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
With just 40 rooms, the Reserve occupies the top floors of Savoy Palace.
—Carley Thornell, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
The owner’s primary suite occupies the fourth floor, the town house’s most serene level.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 31 Dec. 2024
The property occupies a sizable 6,000-square-foot lot.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
To make room for a primary suite that occupies the second level, Taft-Gersten added a dormer at the back of the house to accommodate ample closets, a sitting area, and a deluxe bathroom.
—Stacie Stukin, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupies
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Melding the perils of modern video streaming and the grungy, lo-fi internet of yesteryear, the game’s core loop involves hosting live streams of increasingly risqué supernatural content.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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Prototype Solutions With Co-Innovation Sprints An effective approach to client onboarding in a tech services company involves creating a co-innovation sprint where the client collaborates with your team to prototype a solution to their most critical challenge within the first 30 days.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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But what intrigues me the most is that unlike most superyachts that can only accommodate 12 guests per charter, Renaissance has been designed to swaddle 36 guests in superyacht luxury.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Infielder Cam Smith, the Cubs’ first-round pick last season, is a name that intrigues Astros officials.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
12 Dec. 2024
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Laurel Falls Trail attracts as many as 375,000 people annually, South Carolina newspaper, The State reports.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Dec. 2024
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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
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The thumb throttle engages quickly without the jerking motion that bikes often experience.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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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
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“Occupies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupies. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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