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as in professions
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
my primary occupation is stockbroker, but I'm a drummer in a rock band on the weekends
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as in occupancies
the act or fact of residing in a place
occupation of a condemned building is illegal
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Recent Examples of occupations
Like Whitman’s, many of Frost’s poems are songs of occupations.
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Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Levi’s jeans remain a prominent piece of American culture, a clothing item that represents Americans across all backgrounds, classes and occupations.
—Jack Armstrong, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Some regions will be more resilient, particularly those with a wider range of occupations able to absorb displaced workers.
—Maria Flynn, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Put simply, some occupations might go away, but most of them just change.
—Christos Makridis, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
The final regulation the IRS released Friday names over 70 occupations that may receive tips which may qualify for the deduction, as well as a clarified definition of qualifying tips.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
In some of these occupations, tips make up more than half of total earnings, so the impact is enormous.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
For example, occupations that require a physical presence or interpersonal skills, such as plumbers or therapists, are unlikely to feel much impact from AI, Kropp said.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Take Wage Order 15, which governs household occupations such as senior caregiving and housekeeping.
—Tom Manzo, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Levi’s jeans remain a prominent piece of American culture, a clothing item that represents Americans across all backgrounds, classes and occupations.
—Jack Armstrong, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Some regions will be more resilient, particularly those with a wider range of occupations able to absorb displaced workers.
—Maria Flynn, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Put simply, some occupations might go away, but most of them just change.
—Christos Makridis, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
The final regulation the IRS released Friday names over 70 occupations that may receive tips which may qualify for the deduction, as well as a clarified definition of qualifying tips.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
In some of these occupations, tips make up more than half of total earnings, so the impact is enormous.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
For example, occupations that require a physical presence or interpersonal skills, such as plumbers or therapists, are unlikely to feel much impact from AI, Kropp said.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Take Wage Order 15, which governs household occupations such as senior caregiving and housekeeping.
—Tom Manzo, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupations
Noun
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Nursing has long been lionized as one of the most stable and safe professions for young graduates to pursue.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Cowboys, farmhands, railroad workers and the like -- all are and have been hardworking professions that required clothes to keep up, so leaning that direction for a stylish and functional menswear look makes perfect sense.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Homes built closely on zero lot lines with dense suburban single- and multi-family occupancies place families and homes in the path of bigger, louder and stronger fireworks.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Roughly half reached new peak occupancies either in June or July.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Catholics represent about 29% of the population, and the country is a major source of growth and priestly vocations for the church.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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The only solution for job seekers would be to specialize in vocations that AI cannot easily replicate, such as highly skilled trades, or to work in industries where consumers put a premium on human interaction.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wild elephants often stray into human habitations this time of year, when rice fields are ready for harvesting.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Dec. 2025
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Such defensive settlements became the norm in areas vulnerable to slave-raiding, with individual houses and collective habitations undergoing significant transformations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The band recently completed residencies in both New York and Chicago.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
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These programs provide residencies in schools and community centers, after-school programs, learning onsite at cultural institutions and more.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Beginning this week, there's going to be more of a focus on attracting gifts, money and possessions, Taurus.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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The shot attempts aren’t high, but few possessions go to waste when Towns initiates offense.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Occupations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupations. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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