as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
the boy is constantly occupied, usually with sports or schoolwork
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as in interested
to hold the attention of
a puzzle will occupy that child for hours
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Recent Examples of occupied
Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
The century-old watchmaker stopped operations when the Soviets occupied East Germany post-WWII.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
The international community overwhelmingly considers both east Jerusalem and the West Bank occupied territory.
—Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
Barn 54 also is occupied by trainer Karen Headley.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
The rest of the world still considers the area occupied Syrian territory.
—Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
Officers were able to stop the vehicle and found that it was occupied by three people, identified as 24-year-old Michael Torres, 37-year-old Chastity Casiano and 43-year-old Chereca Cruz, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Examples include things like running a stop sign, weaving into a lane already occupied by another vehicle, or stopping in the middle of the road for no discernible reason.
—Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
One notable tweak is Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return to a traditional right-back role — by his own standards — having occupied more central spaces in Liverpool’s build-up during Klopp’s final season.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
That slides into the date previously occupied by Matt Reeves The Batman sequel, which is currently untitled.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
The century-old watchmaker stopped operations when the Soviets occupied East Germany post-WWII.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
The international community overwhelmingly considers both east Jerusalem and the West Bank occupied territory.
—Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
Barn 54 also is occupied by trainer Karen Headley.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
The rest of the world still considers the area occupied Syrian territory.
—Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
Officers were able to stop the vehicle and found that it was occupied by three people, identified as 24-year-old Michael Torres, 37-year-old Chastity Casiano and 43-year-old Chereca Cruz, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Examples include things like running a stop sign, weaving into a lane already occupied by another vehicle, or stopping in the middle of the road for no discernible reason.
—Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
One notable tweak is Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return to a traditional right-back role — by his own standards — having occupied more central spaces in Liverpool’s build-up during Klopp’s final season.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupied
Adjective
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Turn passing glances into engaged followers by speaking directly to their immediate concerns.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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After meeting online and falling in love, Jay and Pamela are engaged and live together with Jay’s parents.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, the Panthers were able to get a two-year deal done with cornerback Mike Jackson after a busy day of negotiating elsewhere.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2025
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The good news is, Spanx’s sale section is currently bursting with pieces practically made for long-haul flights and busy travel days, so now is the best time to fill any gaps in your wardrobe before the weather heats up.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In another photo, the trio of ladies were immersed in conversation, as was Chalamet, and all four stars were smiling.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Some tea bags release billions of tiny plastic particles when immersed in hot water, creating tea that can harm your health and increase your risk of cancer—but not all tea is equally as dangerous.—
Hatty Willmoth,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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As a bourbon reviewer who enjoys the flavor of spirits but has always been easily prone to hangovers, Eric Burke was intrigued.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, Arjona was intrigued by Nilson and Schwartz’s approach toward casting the rest of the film.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Kurt's key takeaways Tony's story is a chilling reminder that even the most diligent savers can fall victim to sophisticated scams.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ignoring these factors can undermine even the most diligent retirement saver. 3.—
Mike Vietri,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Getting everybody involved early.—
Hunter Patterson,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Each general manager involved had a different strategy, and some seasons worked out better than others.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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What fascinated me about the book is how everybody is part of this drive that this woman had.—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2024
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As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.—
Calvin Tomkins,
The New Yorker,
9 Dec. 2024
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“Occupied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupied. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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