The term "pre-occupancies" can be replaced with various synonyms, such as preoccupations, preconceptions, and preoccupancy. Preoccupations refer to things that occupy one's mind or attention, while preconceptions refer to pre-existing beliefs or opinions. Preoccupancy, on the other hand, refers to the state of being preoccupied or engrossed in something. Other synonyms for pre-occupancies include preoccupancy, preoccupation, prepossession, and obsession. All of these synonyms can convey the same meaning as pre-occupancies, which is the state of being preoccupied or obsessed with something, such as an idea, a task, or a problem.