1
as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
the deadline is in two days, so everyone at work has been extremely busy
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2
as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the busy, often hectic floor of the New York Stock Exchange
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as in intruding
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
she's one of those busy production facilitators—always concerned about other people's work and never her own
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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
the video game busied the child for hours
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a busy intersection
a busy week
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Recent Examples of busy
Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
Federal offices and federal courts will be open—and likely busy before the day is over.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Erika D. Smith, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024
While the crew, in pale blue shirts, busied themselves screwing in steps and attaching speakers, 10 front of house workers, in green shirts, arranged 250 chairs on three sides of the stage.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 4 June 2024
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Adjective
But even at the busiest voting locations, poll workers and voters generally reported that voting was going smoothly.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
Federal offices and federal courts will be open—and likely busy before the day is over.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
Indeed, while fans and pundits have been busying themselves with speculation about the depths of his team loyalty and his future, James has been busy building an economic empire tying himself more fully to Los Angeles.
—Erika D. Smith, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024
While the crew, in pale blue shirts, busied themselves screwing in steps and attaching speakers, 10 front of house workers, in green shirts, arranged 250 chairs on three sides of the stage.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 4 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for busy
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GovTech clients are some of the most engaged customers out there.Wietse Van Ransbeeck, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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That points to a huge push among the young male demographic to be both engaged and conservative.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Interact with content that interests you and increases your happiness to filter in more of it on your timeline.Renée Onque, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
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Is that a path that interests you, the stage-to-TV-show pipeline?Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
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The lawns were well kept, and the managers were diligent about the rules.Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
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The company prides itself on its diligent authentication process, ensuring that every item sold is 100% genuine.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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Havana Cabana at Key West (Key West, FL) leans into its namesake by blending Cuba's vibrant art and culture with chic, tropical design elements throughout its 106 guest rooms.Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Weather Conditions: Warm, sunny days are good for vibrant fall colors, but only if they are accompanied by cool nights.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
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But more recently there have been other issues, such as one that is highly annoying: vanishing data in the Apple Notes app.David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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But there is one item on her bucket list that has been annoying elusive.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
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India also bristled at the way one plank of the initiative—the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor—moved through territory that New Delhi insists belongs to India and is illegally occupied by Pakistan.Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
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The property occupies a sizable 6,426-square-foot lot.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Independent Bookstores are vital to a healthy and thriving community.American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Unlock the full potential of your amenities and shape a thriving, dynamic environment that delights tenants, residents and visitors alike.Mark Zettl, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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There’s something officious about Alden Ehrenreich.Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Jan. 2023
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Her charming luxury treasure trove has none of that officious chilliness that defines the typical store of its ilk but instead feels like a brocanterie crammed with interesting, unexpected luxury goods from across the world.Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2023
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“Busy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/busy. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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