OCCUPYING Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

occupying

verb

present participle of occupy

as in interesting

to hold the attention of a puzzle will occupy that child for hours

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Recent Examples of occupying Ethiopia also has accused Eritrean troops of occupying its territory, an allegation that the AP couldn't independently verify. — Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026 Ethiopia also has accused Eritrean troops of occupying its territory, an allegation the AP could not independently verify. — Khaled Kazziha, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 The new space, occupying a compact 323 square feet at 30 Galerie de Montpensier across from the Jardin du Palais Royal, will open on October 18 with an exhibition of work by mixed-media collage artist Deborah Roberts. — News Desk, Artforum, 14 Oct. 2026 The company appears to be one of the town's biggest white-collar employers, occupying at least four building blocks in the town. — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026 The sprawling owner’s suite is also located on the main deck, occupying the bow with a large bedroom, en suite, and dressing area. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 The abattoir passed from the British to Japanese occupying forces in 1937 and then to the new Chinese authorities in 1946, retaining its original function until the late 1950s. — New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026 Not far away, armed men had been occupying makeshift barricades, blocking roads and turning some drivers away. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Three women sit in front of me, each one occupying a salon chair in a tiny room with a single shampoo bowl, and one window that faces a bare, enclosed courtyard with yellowing grass. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026

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Like immersing the dogs in beer before putting them on the grill.

— Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2026
Our formula is based on the universal pleasure of solving a mystery, immersing oneself in an adventure, identifying with inspiring characters, and sharing that sense of liberation so characteristic of adolescence.

— Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of immersing

Verb

The female forward is in front of the camera, behind the camera, really getting women, intriguing them to come to the service and watch.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
The first four episodes made available for review likewise have tiny sparks of interest, from some witty dialogue to genuine plot momentum to intriguing new characters popping up.

— Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 21 June 2026

Definition of intriguing

Verb

Shepherded by execs from Fox and Fremantle, the pair could be seen at many of the most glamorous events along the Croisette throughout the week, while a fun stunt involving superbikes took place Monday night.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
An introduction involving Spider-Man and a tank expanded from a handful of words into 11 shots and roughly 52 seconds of footage.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of involving

Verb

From bizarre medical tests to a mass phobia of beans, here are 14 surprising facts that reveal just how inventive, eccentric, and fascinating the ancient Greeks really were.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
The trailer promises fascinating new characters, like one man who lives on a sailboat for most of the year.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of fascinating

Verb

After busying ourselves with fly fishing on the Snake River, rafting, horseback riding and touring Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks, there hasn’t been much time for reflection.

— Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2026
The song vamps where Railings used to weave and wind, its ever-busying rhythm section building tension atop its harmonic simplicity.

— Craig Heed, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026

Definition of busying

Verb

Price optimization means choosing prices that advance business goals, such as increasing profits, attracting shoppers or clearing unsold goods.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
The organization has taken recent steps to refocus its efforts on attracting younger women to the priesthood, said Burke, who was ordained in 2017.

— Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

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