preoccupying Definition
- 1to absorb or engross mentally or hold the attention of someone completely
- 2to be the primary concern or worry of someone
Using preoccupying: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "preoccupying" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The novel was so preoccupying that I finished it in one sitting.
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Her upcoming exam is preoccupying her thoughts.
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The ongoing pandemic has been preoccupying the minds of people worldwide.
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Summary: preoccupying in Brief
The term 'preoccupying' [pree-uh-kyoo-pahy-ing] means to absorb or engross mentally or hold the attention of someone completely. It can also mean to be the primary concern or worry of someone. Examples include 'The novel was so preoccupying that I finished it in one sitting.' and 'Her upcoming exam is preoccupying her thoughts.'
