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occupying
verb
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Divide occupying into syllables:

oc · cu · py · ing

How to pronounce occupying:

Definition of occupying:

occupying (verb):
to engage the attention or energies of
to live, stay, or work in (a house, flat, or office)

Synonyms for occupying:

intriguinginhabitgrippingtenantengagingattractingenchantingfascinatinginterestinginvolving
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