as in to interest
to hold the attention of
a puzzle will occupy that child for hours
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Recent Examples of occupy
The Chiefs became the first team to win with their quarterback occupying more than 13% of the salary cap.
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Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
Russia now occupies some 20% of Ukraine’s territory.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Feb. 2025
Again, look at the gesturing from the Everton players, who occupied the centre of midfield excellently.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
San Diego Wave has completed the signing of France midfielder Kenza Dali from Aston Villa.
Dali, 33, has joined the club on a two-year deal through to 2027 and will occupy an international slot on the Wave’s roster in 2025.
—Ali Rampling, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
Russia now occupies some 20% of Ukraine’s territory.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Feb. 2025
Again, look at the gesturing from the Everton players, who occupied the centre of midfield excellently.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
San Diego Wave has completed the signing of France midfielder Kenza Dali from Aston Villa.
Dali, 33, has joined the club on a two-year deal through to 2027 and will occupy an international slot on the Wave’s roster in 2025.
—Ali Rampling, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupy
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Garcia’s explanation: The American style of living has always interested him.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2025
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Other word names like Blessing, Treasure, Loyalty and Cherish might interest this crowd, as well.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2025
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The Supreme Court will debate Wednesday whether judges can use that threshold test for workplace discrimination allegations not involving members of a minority group.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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But the hard truth is, there is also a fair amount of stress involved—both for families who are throwing the parties as well as the families who are invited.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Cowboys defensive coordinator job became available and he was intrigued by the opportunity to return to Dallas after coaching the team’s linebackers from 2011 through 2017.—
Jon Machota,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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For our part, we’re intrigued by the iComfort Mattress and the Perfect Sleeper hybrid.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2025
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Despite the years of work, the renovation allowed Goggins to immerse himself in two of his great love languages, art, and design, as the couple brought their new vision to life.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
21 Feb. 2025
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Marriott’s Phuket Beach Club, a luxury resort located just steps from Mai Khao Beach and the Andaman sea, is the ultimate getaway for design lovers looking to immerse themselves in Thai traditions.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The flight attendant sighed, took a step back without leaving the scene, busied himself with brushing invisible crumbs off his uniform.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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The evocation of the boy’s impure actions, as well as the undertow of sexuality in both his parish priest’s solicitude and his father’s violence, caught the attention of the censors, who typically busied themselves outlawing pulp erotica.—
Sam Sacks,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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In 1956, an aspiring young actor named Gene Hackman joined the Pasadena Playhouse in California, struggling to find a way into a field he’d been fascinated with since childhood.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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He has been fascinated by the players’ kits, wondering whether more can be done to optimise comfort and performance.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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The pioneering products, built upon an optional blockchain solution using the Chia blockchain, are poised to attract a wide range of investors seeking innovative ways to construct their investment portfolios.—
Gene A. Grant II,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The model attracted a broad audience, while inspiring both General Motors and Chrysler (with fear) to enter the muscle-car category a couple of years later with vehicles such as the Camaro and Barracuda.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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Of the 10 people who left the pods engaged, only two were not white, except Monica, who identifies as half Chilean.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2025
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Then engage leaders in discussions to align on priorities and direction.—
Alex Brueckmann,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Occupy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupy. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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