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as in interrupted
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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as in interfered
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 intruded
Red-state politicians and tea party activists protested that Common Core intruded on state control of education; the Obama administration’s support for the standards intensified that opposition.
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Steven Yoder, States Newsroom, 20 Mar. 2026
This is hardly the first time outside events have intruded on the industry’s biggest night.
—Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
The idea intruded forcefully into my thoughts.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Beginning in December, the Los Angeles Times has published revelations about how politics has intruded on a supposedly dispassionate report on the fire department’s wildfire responses.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
The war intruded even before the curtain rose on Thursday.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
The group also talks about how the event unfolded even as the real world intruded on the festival bubble, in the form of both news about Minnesota and a violent incident at Sundance itself.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 29 Jan. 2026
New York resident Brian Wilson told EW in March 2024 that a conflict began near him at the top of the show, and lasted around six minutes as one man's attempt to record the show intruded upon a woman's comfort.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
Many of those executive orders intruded upon state authority over administering elections and enforcing crime.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2025
Steven Yoder, States Newsroom, 20 Mar. 2026
This is hardly the first time outside events have intruded on the industry’s biggest night.
—Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
The idea intruded forcefully into my thoughts.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Beginning in December, the Los Angeles Times has published revelations about how politics has intruded on a supposedly dispassionate report on the fire department’s wildfire responses.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
The war intruded even before the curtain rose on Thursday.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
The group also talks about how the event unfolded even as the real world intruded on the festival bubble, in the form of both news about Minnesota and a violent incident at Sundance itself.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 29 Jan. 2026
New York resident Brian Wilson told EW in March 2024 that a conflict began near him at the top of the show, and lasted around six minutes as one man's attempt to record the show intruded upon a woman's comfort.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
Many of those executive orders intruded upon state authority over administering elections and enforcing crime.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intruded
Verb
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Their heated conversation is interrupted by an ambulance arriving with a pregnant patient experiencing headaches and blurred vision.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Don’t let your trip be interrupted by a gnarly sunburn, and come prepared with sunscreen—especially for your face, which will likely get the most exposure.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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But a thing called the Civil War interfered.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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During the arrest, a large crowd surrounded officers and interfered by yelling profanities and racial slurs, police said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Because there are some things that just can't be messed with.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2026
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Escarra messed with the torpedoes in 2025, but never committed.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Intruded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intruded. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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