intruded

past tense of intrude

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of intruded 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 But the divided three-judge panel in the nation's capital found that Boasberg had exceeded his authority and intruded on the executive branch's foreign affairs powers. Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2025 But the divided three-judge panel in the nation’s capital found that Boasberg had exceeded his authority and intruded on the executive branch’s foreign affairs powers. Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intruded
Verb
  • Anyone who’s had a peaceful fall day interrupted by the loud sound of a leaf blower is likely to have a little more affection for leaf rakes.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
  • There, seven of the past 11 days of racing at the Vuelta were cut short or interrupted because Spain's government estimated more than 100,000 people were on the streets in Madrid during the final stage this month.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Jax interfered in the match to ambush both Stratton and Cargill.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Another El Grande interfered, and El Grande Americano locked Dragon Lee in a submission for the win.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The internet already messed her up pretty good.
    Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
  • The internet already messed her up pretty good.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Intruded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intruded. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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