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 Speech building, only partially occupied, and the Procurement building, currently vacant, are on Campus Drive at the northeast corner of University Plaza, according to UALR.
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Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
As an adult, Frida Kahlo would occupy the same house with her husband, Diego Rivera, transforming it into a gathering place for great personalities of the era: Leon Trotsky, Henry Moore, André Breton.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 22 May 2025
The entire development would occupy 227 acres surrounded by undeveloped forest and lies on the eastern portion of Shingle Creek Basin — an area home to species including bald eagles, black bears and endangered bats.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Additionally, a complaint filed against Radford on April 4 and obtained by PEOPLE alleges that the company continued to occupy its headquarters in Costa Mesa, Calif.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 12 May 2025
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Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
As an adult, Frida Kahlo would occupy the same house with her husband, Diego Rivera, transforming it into a gathering place for great personalities of the era: Leon Trotsky, Henry Moore, André Breton.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 22 May 2025
The entire development would occupy 227 acres surrounded by undeveloped forest and lies on the eastern portion of Shingle Creek Basin — an area home to species including bald eagles, black bears and endangered bats.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Additionally, a complaint filed against Radford on April 4 and obtained by PEOPLE alleges that the company continued to occupy its headquarters in Costa Mesa, Calif.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupy
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One name that could interest Golden State is guard Derrick White from the Boston Celtics.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Perhaps Trump's memo will surface more novel tactics that interest the administration.—
Ashley Belanger – May 20,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2025
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But there are also standalone cruise-specific policies designed to deal with the many moving parts involved.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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Many have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest involving Trump's family and ongoing U.S. trade negotiations with foreign countries.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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The sun's outer atmosphere — the corona — has long intrigued scientists due to its extreme temperatures, violent eruptions and towering prominences — vast filaments of plasma extending out from the solar surface.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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And while that performance will certainly intrigue the Yankees, there could be a couple of obstacles in acquiring Eovaldi.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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This is the perfect time to immerse yourself in a passion project or share your latest ideas with those around you.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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Abbey Marino-Briggs, Adjunct Professor at the University of Tulsa and Founder of The Bold Professional, has spent the past seven years deeply immersed in the hiring process — managing recruitment, leading internship programs, and conducting over 1,000 job interviews.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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As a brewer, my father spent his days busied by every manner of task—boiling wort, cleaning barrels, keeping records.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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Asia, 4, circled the small apartment, on the hunt for something to busy herself.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2025
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Do different cultures engage with Napoleon’s legacy differently? PJC: The Anglo-Saxons are fascinated by the romantic aspect of his period as an exile.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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As for Mourinho, Greenhalgh was fascinated by his approach.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Related Articles On the island of Capri, the Giorgio Armani Mare concept will be present for the full season at Caffè Caso, located in the famous piazzetta that attracts tourists and celebrities.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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But Means has attracted scrutiny from health professionals over her background and the ire from some on the far-right including activist Laura Loomer, an influential voice for Trump.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The Trump administration is engaged on another front in its war with the federal bureaucracy, this time with the Government Accountability Office.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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Becoming a Producer: Agents need to find and engage clients, guide them through financial decisions and manage the endless maze of paperwork and regulations to close deals.—
Sam Henry,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Occupy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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