- present tense form of occupy (3rd person singular).
occupies
Example Sentences
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As RM steps into the spotlight of the art world, he is learning to become comfortable with the uncomfortable in-between spaces he occupies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Unlike most reporters, Grozev occupies a unique role: part journalist, part fixer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
This interpretation could explain why the 364-day calendar occupies such a prominent place in the Qumran writings even though it appears to have vanished from practical historical use.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
She bought her first fridge with her earnings, as well as a karaoke machine, complete with flashing lights and two microphones, that occupies pride of place in her living room.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
So he occupies himself with theoretical stratagems: what would he do if he were in their place, the place of the men with pillowcase heads?
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
