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
But the sentence will still formally make Trump the first criminal convict ever to occupy the Oval Office.
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Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
What does ring true until the final frame of the show and into our present-day lives is that civilization and the civilized rarely occupy the same space.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
After months of delay, the sentencing will now formalize Mr. Trump’s conviction, cementing his status as the first felon to occupy the Oval Office.
—Ben Protess, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
For the first time in history, the entire top 10 on the Hot 100 is occupied by Christmas singles.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
What does ring true until the final frame of the show and into our present-day lives is that civilization and the civilized rarely occupy the same space.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
After months of delay, the sentencing will now formalize Mr. Trump’s conviction, cementing his status as the first felon to occupy the Oval Office.
—Ben Protess, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
For the first time in history, the entire top 10 on the Hot 100 is occupied by Christmas singles.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupy
Verb
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With Iman, what interested me was the drama that the secret could engender, in terms of not only his story but his relationship with his family.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 2025
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The aesthetics of sport still interest Chavarria; now, the athletes interest him too.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This could involve integrating DEI principles into broader corporate social responsibility frameworks, or as many companies have done, continue with their initiatives, but call them something else.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Overall, there were palpable achievements, not a few of which involved reminding Americans of the importance of core structural values as the maverick extremes of political discourse exploded in their influence.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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Madison's logic has certainly intrigued many, and the video has gone viral with more than 128,700 views and almost 10,000 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Justin Ryan Leung, who was adjusting to single life after the end of a seven-year relationship, was intrigued.—
Donna Kim,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Replace your usual phone time with a non-techy substitute Rather than turning to another screen (a computer or TV, for instance) to fill the void, both experts recommend using those in-between moments to immerse yourself in a hobby that doesn’t rely on technology.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
19 Jan. 2025
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The festival is not just for film lovers but for people who want to be immersed in Black culture, including the arts, music, and poetry, Eaddy added.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Jan. 2025
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My mum busies herself with warm croissants and the waiting crossword.—
Carolyn Figel,
Hazlitt,
27 Nov. 2024
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With a bit of a haphazard assembly line of toy horse body parts between the couple, Ahmed expertly attached sticks that made up the horse’s legs, while Fatima busied herself cutting intricate bits of paper to adorn each horse for its full, multi-coloured glory.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
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Fishing for Microbes For years, Irene Salinas has been fascinated by a simple physiological fact: The distance between the nose and the brain is quite small.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
WIRED,
5 Jan. 2025
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Rosenberg, who had been fascinated by Zygielbojm’s story for years, agreed.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
2 Jan. 2025
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The industry has attracted a range of investors, including wealthy individuals, banks, development finance institutions, corporations, foundations, pension funds and religious institutions.—
Helet Botha,
The Conversation,
10 Jan. 2025
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Reports indicate that convenience, speed, and the social interaction offered by social media platforms are key factors attracting younger people to consume news online.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Covering 5,000 acres in Bahawalpur in South Punjab, the initiative engages 1,100 small-scale farmers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Jan. 2025
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Bequia boasts a vibe that’s distinctly its own—equal parts tranquil haven and lively retreat, offering visitors the perfect balance of peaceful seclusion and engaging experiences.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Occupy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupy. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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