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as in to interfere
to interest oneself in what is not one's concern
the story of a would-be matchmaker who intrudes into the lives of her friends
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Recent Examples of intrude
In the run-up to its publication, Pollan spoke with Rolling Stone about the problem of consciousness and its links to psychedelics, his skepticism toward artificial intelligence, and the need to protect our headspace from the companies and politicians who aim to intrude upon it.
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Nick Hilden, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2026
Lawnmower parents may insert themselves into their child’s friendships and relationships with others and intrude on social issues without allowing the child to resolve problems independently.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
The war intruded even before the curtain rose on Thursday.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
This vireo actually is singing its song to woo a mate or deter another potential romantic partner from intruding on its territory.
—Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Nick Hilden, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2026
Lawnmower parents may insert themselves into their child’s friendships and relationships with others and intrude on social issues without allowing the child to resolve problems independently.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
The war intruded even before the curtain rose on Thursday.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
This vireo actually is singing its song to woo a mate or deter another potential romantic partner from intruding on its territory.
—Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrude
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Some workers complain that receiving calls and messages can interrupt their recordings, and having a phone strapped to their head is uncomfortable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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As the developers described the plan, residents began asking other questions, often interrupting.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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The law enforcement steps have alarmed election officials and Democrats who fear that the administration is building an argument for interfering in this year’s midterm elections.—
Isaac Arnsdorf,
Washington Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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That is, the government did not interfere in any way with which religious schools could receive the funds.—
David Kay,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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And all of this can mess with the crosstalk between the nerves in your gut and your brain, triggering gut spasms.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
13 Mar. 2026
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If a co-worker interrupts a research stretch, calmly propose another time to avoid offending them or messing with your pre-set schedule.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Intrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrude. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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