occupy
verb (used with object)
to take or fill up (space, time, etc.).
occupying
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present participleof occupy.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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And so, that actually is what’s been occupying me in large part for the last 10+ years in my research.
From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026
This suggests that the giant predator was part of a broader community of snakes occupying different ecological roles, rather than an isolated evolutionary oddity.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
If there’s resistance to giving Christopher Nolan back-to-back best picture winners, the greatest threat might come from a movie occupying the same lane, an auteur-driven epic lauded by critics and embraced by audiences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
I think you've seen today a lot of times running them in behind and just showing strength against occupying defenders is one of the main things.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
The drab workmen scuttle all around, occupying the same universe but seemingly on a different dimension.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
