intrudes

present tense third-person singular of intrude
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as in interrupts
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 intrudes Trending markets tends to persist until the macro inputs erode or a shock intrudes. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025 The Ultra's thinner black bezel intrudes slightly upon the display for its front-facing camera, though the notch is smaller than last year's Tab S10 Ultra. PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025 At the same time, the state intrudes more and more into daily life. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025 Then his work intrudes on their waterpark vacation. Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025 And no Congress should be made to wait while the Executive intrudes on its plenary power over appropriations. Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrudes
Verb
  • This concentration of energy creates a tiny, controlled burn that interrupts the faulty circuit causing the tremor.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Pedigo interrupts to point out that even the records that got Walker labeled as a traditional country singer had more depth to their sounds than such a label affords him.
    Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Bárbara, who can see the guests a few feet away, maintains a neutral expression on her face as Solène demands to be spoken to nicely, at which point Jess interferes and tells them to save it for later.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Elsewhere, Morgan interferes when Elliot admits to not being invited to his classmate’s party.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2025

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“Intrudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrudes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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