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occupying

The word “occupying” has 4 syllables: oc-cu-py-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈɒkjʊpaɪɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for occupying?

In the thesaurus, “occupying” has 7 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for occupying along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for occupying

Antonyms for occupying

  • boring
  • tiring
  • wearying

Meanings of occupying

  • verb
    1. (of time) To take or use.
    2. To take or use space.
    3. To have sexual intercourse with.
    4. To do business in; to busy oneself with.
    5. To use; to expend; to make use of.

Example Sentences

  • The troops are occupying the strategic positions along the border.
  • Her mind was constantly occupying thoughts of upcoming exams.
  • The company is occupying a large office building downtown.
  • The protesters are peacefully occupying the city square to demand political change.
  • The project team is currently occupying most of the meeting rooms for brainstorming sessions.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to occupying, such as: attracting, boring, busying, fascinating, immersing, interesting, intriguing.

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Related Words

absorbing

  • accepting
  • arresting
  • assimilating
  • bearing
  • burning
  • captivating
  • consuming
  • depleting
  • draining
  • drinking
  • enduring
  • engaging
  • engrossing
  • enthralling
  • exhausting
  • fascinating
  • gripping
  • handling
  • immersing
  • incorporating
  • integrating
  • interesting
  • intriguing
  • involving
  • occupying
  • reducing
  • riveting
  • sipping
  • spellbinding
  • spending
  • standing
  • sustaining
  • swallowing
  • taking
  • tolerating

garrisoning

  • assign
  • base
  • besieging
  • blockading
  • brace
  • build up
  • buttress
  • capture
  • conquer
  • consolidate
  • entrench
  • establish
  • hold
  • install
  • invade
  • keep
  • occupying
  • overrun
  • post
  • protect
  • reinforce
  • secure
  • shore up
  • step up
  • strengthen

immersing

taking over

  • accepting
  • assuming
  • bearing
  • claiming
  • confiscating
  • converting
  • filling in
  • grabbing
  • occupying
  • seizing
  • shouldering
  • standing in
  • stealing
  • stepping in
  • substituting
  • usurping

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