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intruding

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verb

present participle of intrude

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for intruding
Adjective
  • Called Artificial Intelligence for Managing Integrated Environmental Elements, or Aimee, the tech is meant to assist air traffic controllers at busy international hubs.
    Adrienne Bernhard, Scientific American, 10 July 2025
  • The schedule partly overlaps with the reserve’s busiest season and a time when the Coastal Commission tends to prohibit development to maximize parking and open space for public use.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • The use of these methods allows updates and new feature integrations to run smoothly without interrupting current operations.
    Roshan Mahant, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Kentucky’s other glaring issue is interrupting the passing lanes.
    The Athletic, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • That approach works better, interfering less with the maestro’s performance(s), while sleight of hand allows the actor to appear opposite himself in a handful of scenes.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The complaint, if upheld by the board next month, could be forwarded to the Lake County Prosecutor’s office in reference to electioneering, interfering in the polls and interfering with an election officer.
    Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Flying drones may avoid some problems navigating terrestrial obstacles and potentially be less intrusive and faster.
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
  • Our declaration of revolt against kings and intrusive parliaments was possible because of the theoretical framework provided by Enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke, Thomas Hobbes and others.
    Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 4 July 2025
Adjective
  • There’s something officious about Alden Ehrenreich.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Jan. 2023
  • 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
Verb
  • On Wednesday, March 19, the couple filmed an Instagram Reel poking fun at their recent red carpet interview with Extra at the grand re-opening of Planet Hollywood in NYC on Tuesday, March 11.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Roots Growing Out Drainage Holes Roots poking out of the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot is a sure sign your plant needs a bigger pot.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Intruding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intruding. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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