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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
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in radiology will grow 5 percent from 2024 to 2034, which is higher than the average of 3% across all occupations.
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Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
The space was designed to help kids understand occupations and economics.
—Elena Donovan Mauer, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
Winter fishing off New England remains one of the world’s most dangerous occupations, with frigid temperatures, high waves and unpredictable weather.
—Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
But new occupations and jobs arose that were greater in number.
—Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Wearers of all occupations, fitness levels, and walks of life appreciate the sneaker’s fit.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
One of those occupations is general and operational managers, a gig that paid $102,950 in median income in 2024.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Gius also shared concerns that AI will displace workers and occupations such as attorneys and radiologists.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Stop the funding, stop the occupations, stop the killings.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
The space was designed to help kids understand occupations and economics.
—Elena Donovan Mauer, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
Winter fishing off New England remains one of the world’s most dangerous occupations, with frigid temperatures, high waves and unpredictable weather.
—Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
But new occupations and jobs arose that were greater in number.
—Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Wearers of all occupations, fitness levels, and walks of life appreciate the sneaker’s fit.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
One of those occupations is general and operational managers, a gig that paid $102,950 in median income in 2024.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Gius also shared concerns that AI will displace workers and occupations such as attorneys and radiologists.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Stop the funding, stop the occupations, stop the killings.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupations
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Medical and psychological professions function as a form of neoliberal discipline.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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Yet a decade later, a third of the jobs in those professions would be gone.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 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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Invest in fiction written by humans and so support human creativity, vocations, and organic economies?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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While their vocations may seem contradictory, their love is born in faith, rooted in romance, and is much more than meets the eye.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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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
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To no surprise, the guests are usually soccer players or pop stars in town for residencies, and occasionally those with a fabulous party to throw (events are welcome).—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Over the next year, Joyner wants to devote more time to programming her three residencies, which provide space for pairs of artists as well as a dedicated museum show.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Washington Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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On both following possessions the Lakers failed to score.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 Feb. 2026
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Denver’s role players couldn’t buy a bucket suddenly for a few possessions, and that was enough to reinvigorate the visitors.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Occupations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupations. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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