as in bothers
to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation
a man with an opinion on everything, he doesn't hesitate to intrude upon whoever happens to be standing by
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In New York, there's no worry; no one bothers us.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
30 July 2025 -
If that higher monthly electricity bill bothers you, call Energy Secretary Chris Wright.—
Thomas L. Friedman,
Mercury News,
9 July 2025
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What is the pettiest thing that annoys you during a race weekend?—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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That is the kind of talk that annoys Meyer, who noted the San Diego Padres used to take from the revenue-sharing fund and now pay into it.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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“Intrudes (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrudes%20%28upon%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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