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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 Commission has a one-year timetable to deliver product on eight research tracks, including both how AI adoption affects specific occupations and wage levels, and the realistic upskilling and reskilling options.
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Michael Bernick,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
There’s a really explicit reference about how the son has to write a paper for school about the battle of Algiers and how occupations don’t work.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
The occupations most likely to fall into the ALICE category include construction laborers and food service workers.
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Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
More than 3,000 students were arrested during encampments, campus occupations, and other pro-Palestinian protests across the US in 2024.
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Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
9 June 2026
Key Takeaways The median pay for HVAC technicians was $59,810 in 2024, about 20% higher than the national median wage for all occupations.
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Kat Tretina,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
Researchers found that a sizable share of new entrants into the healthcare industry in recent years were previously outside of the labor force or pivoted from non-health occupations.
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Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
An analysis of federal employment data, paired with a deep dive into the flexible work arrangements at one unnamed Fortune 500 tech company, reveals that companies are less likely to hire recent college grads into occupations that can be done remotely.
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Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
1 June 2026
An Israeli soldier has been killed and multiple more were injured as the Israel Defense Forces holds onto a historic fort in Lebanon that has become a symbol of the country’s previous occupations.
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Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
1 June 2026
Michael Bernick,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
There’s a really explicit reference about how the son has to write a paper for school about the battle of Algiers and how occupations don’t work.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
The occupations most likely to fall into the ALICE category include construction laborers and food service workers.
—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
More than 3,000 students were arrested during encampments, campus occupations, and other pro-Palestinian protests across the US in 2024.
—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
9 June 2026
Key Takeaways The median pay for HVAC technicians was $59,810 in 2024, about 20% higher than the national median wage for all occupations.
—
Kat Tretina,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
Researchers found that a sizable share of new entrants into the healthcare industry in recent years were previously outside of the labor force or pivoted from non-health occupations.
—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
An analysis of federal employment data, paired with a deep dive into the flexible work arrangements at one unnamed Fortune 500 tech company, reveals that companies are less likely to hire recent college grads into occupations that can be done remotely.
—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
1 June 2026
An Israeli soldier has been killed and multiple more were injured as the Israel Defense Forces holds onto a historic fort in Lebanon that has become a symbol of the country’s previous occupations.
—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupations
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Ronaldo's parents had different professions Growing up, Maria worked as a cleaner and cook before eventually opening her own Portuguese restaurant in Brazil, Casa Aveiro by Dolores.
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Mark, too, has always lived in Iowa and had many professions that required a special interest in people.
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There were multiple offers and the property went under contract in about a month, a indicator that downtown apartment conversion projects in the last decade are attractive to investors who see occupancies remaining strong.
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Several hospitality operators in India confirmed the trend and are reporting sharp improvement in occupancies and room prices from May onwards.
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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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The article suggests that true mastery comes not from avoiding mistakes, but from operating at the edge of one's capacity, much like in demanding vocations such as sports or diving.
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Wild elephants often stray into human habitations this time of year, when rice fields are ready for harvesting.
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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.
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So do Phish and Harry Styles, after their blockbuster residencies there.
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Although Strait has continued to perform at limited engagements and residencies, the show marked the end of his traditional, full-scale touring career.
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Many antique purchases for the store are made through private sales between dealers, but some of Corbett’s favorite and most prized possessions have come from auctions and estate sales.
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Marcus Rashford, who made his first ’26 World Cup start in place of Anthony Gordon on the left wing, lost countless possessions on the ball.
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“Occupations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupations. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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