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as in profession
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 occupancy
the act or fact of residing in a place
occupation of a condemned building is illegal
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Recent Examples of occupation
The study, covering 100 in-demand occupations, reveals that job satisfaction stems not from low stress, but a combination of strong compensation, meaningful work and supportive workplace cultures.
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Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Other research shows some women also choose occupations that pay less but provide more flexibility to accommodate their family responsibilities, which has contributed to a persistent gender pay gap.
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Jessica Dickler,gabriel Cortés,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Just south of the circle, subsequent construction of the Icon Miami complex, though, destroyed extensive additional evidence of Tequesta occupation in the bedrock, including scores of holes likely dug for wooden dwelling support posts.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
In Michigan, the state published a list of 267 occupations that were eligible, leaving it up to the colleges to decide which programs might be the best fit.
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Elissa Nadworny,
NPR,
30 June 2026
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Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Other research shows some women also choose occupations that pay less but provide more flexibility to accommodate their family responsibilities, which has contributed to a persistent gender pay gap.
—
Jessica Dickler,gabriel Cortés,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Just south of the circle, subsequent construction of the Icon Miami complex, though, destroyed extensive additional evidence of Tequesta occupation in the bedrock, including scores of holes likely dug for wooden dwelling support posts.
—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
In Michigan, the state published a list of 267 occupations that were eligible, leaving it up to the colleges to decide which programs might be the best fit.
—
Elissa Nadworny,
NPR,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupation
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The automaker gets top ratings for such professions as automotive engineer and data scientist.
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The path into the legal profession no longer runs through legal institutions.
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The resort is a quiet one, even during max occupancy at high season.
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Smart buildings powered by integrated AI can dynamically balance energy loads, optimize HVAC systems in real-time based on occupancy sensors, and interface directly with smart grids to reduce peak demand.
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Fortunately, anticipating the tastes of strangers has become something of a vocation.
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Businesspeople have visited schools to help students explore other routes, including community college and vocations such as HVAC technicians.
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He is credited as the first and most significant contributor to South Florida archaeology of the time, classifying materials, recording 49 sites across Miami-Dade and making the first outline of a chronology of indigenous habitation.
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Combined with Cape Ann’s northeasterly location along the East Coast jutting out into the Atlantic, the lighthouse would have been one of the first signs of human habitation people making the trip from Western Europe to America would have seen.
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But beyond public perception, USCIS, the agency that processes petitions for employment authorizations, green card and citizenship applications, has been impacted by the early 2025 workforce cuts.
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Upon learning of the investigation, the district immediately placed him on administrative leave and subsequently terminated his employment.
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July 1 is the start date for medical residency and fellowship programs in the United States, and one resident in Marietta is having a full-circle moment.
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Late 19th and Early 20th Century Most Western states capitalized on the barriers imposed on divorce and lessened their residency requirements to shorten the length of time one had to reside in the state to be able to file for divorce.
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Roth was placed on administrative leave but returned to work shortly afterward, according to the lawsuit.
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Considering flight attendants spend the majority of their week living out of a suitcase, their luggage has to be truly top-tier—capable of holding all of their work essentials, personal items, and more without missing a beat.
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“Occupation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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