intrude

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as in to interrupt
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion forgive me for intruding, but I think I know where that restaurant is

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Recent Examples of intrude Their solitude is suddenly intruded upon by fellow German family, Margret and Heinz Wittmer (Sweeney and Brühl), who are inspired by the doctor’s writing. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2025 Mitchell, in contrast, subsumes himself into his subjects, seldom intruding on the surface of his own prose. Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2025 Then his work intrudes on their waterpark vacation. Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025 Do not approach bears or intrude between a female bear and her cubs. Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for intrude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrude
Verb
  • Recently published studies about people affected by the Maui and Los Angeles fires showed that beyond affecting heart and lung function and interrupting access to medical care, these climate disasters have led to higher rates of depression and even suicide.
    Lahari Vuppaladhadiam, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Chris and Emilia’s conversation is suddenly interrupted by a premature explosion, which was caused by a clumsy member of a militia group called the Sons of Liberty.
    Scott Meslow, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • In that match, Becky Lynch interfered to help her husband, Seth Rollins, defeat Lee's husband, CM Punk, to retain the World Heavyweight Championship.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • An August 20 Federal Police report accused him and his son Eduardo of trying to interfere in the coup trial itself, including by seeking US sanctions against Brazilian officials and coordinating pressure campaigns through close allies.
    Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
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  • The last two seasons have proven that the team starts off slow, which ends up messing their chances of making the playoffs.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The Marlins may also potentially mess things for the Phillies quest at avoiding the NL’s third-best record or Detroit’s bid at staying as the team with the top record in the AL.
    Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025

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“Intrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrude. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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