as in occupies
to hold the attention of
the video game busied the child for hours
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for busies
Verb
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Built in 1985, Wells Fargo Plaza occupies an acre of land at B Street and Fifth Avenue.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025 -
The Heisman Trophy runner-up ranks as the third overall prospect on our latest consensus big board and occupies the same spot on our draft guru Dane Brugler’s top 100 players.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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What about that topic intrigues you the most?—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Her disgust intrigues Jun-pyo, who eventually falls for Jan-di.—
Kayti Burt,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Consider Alternative Work Arrangements Another valuable perspective shift involves reconsidering what constitutes meaningful work.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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This kind of financial mindset involves trust — in yourself, in your systems, and most importantly, in your ability to adapt if or when your financial circumstances change.—
Judy Lagrou,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This foundation attracts impact investors, who bring additional capital to expand these efforts and meet growing demand.—
Matt Damon,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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El Tour de Tucson, one of the country’s largest cycling races, attracts nearly 10,000 riders annually from around the world to tackle its diverse routes.—
Visit Tucson,
AFAR Media,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There are paddles on both sides that operate the throttle, and a ring that engages the brakes.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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Deterred by Fabian, Belinda engages Pornchai for protection instead, which is a pretty smooth move.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Busies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/busies. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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