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intruding

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verb

present participle of intrude

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for intruding
Adjective
  • Topline Newark Liberty International Airport experienced a lengthy air traffic control outage Sunday morning, shortly before Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the airport should scale back its operations amid air traffic control issues at the busy New Jersey airport.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • Between the award show appearances, several hit television shows, and red carpet events, the couple remains busy but grounded in their purpose for their growing family.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 11 May 2025
Verb
  • The use of these methods allows updates and new feature integrations to run smoothly without interrupting current operations.
    Roshan Mahant, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Kentucky’s other glaring issue is interrupting the passing lanes.
    The Athletic, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • That approach works better, interfering less with the maestro’s performance(s), while sleight of hand allows the actor to appear opposite himself in a handful of scenes.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The complaint, if upheld by the board next month, could be forwarded to the Lake County Prosecutor’s office in reference to electioneering, interfering in the polls and interfering with an election officer.
    Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The challenge of using AI in politics lies in harnessing these innovations while ensuring that personalization does not evolve into intrusive surveillance or manipulative targeting.
    Kris Qiu, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
  • Now Pi boards have their tiny bits and bigger pieces soldered at the same time through an intrusive reflow soldering process undertaken with Raspberry Pi's UK manufacturing partner, Sony.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • There’s something officious about Alden Ehrenreich.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Jan. 2023
  • Her charming luxury treasure trove has none of that officious chilliness that defines the typical store of its ilk but instead feels like a brocanterie crammed with interesting, unexpected luxury goods from across the world.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2023
Verb
  • On Wednesday, March 19, the couple filmed an Instagram Reel poking fun at their recent red carpet interview with Extra at the grand re-opening of Planet Hollywood in NYC on Tuesday, March 11.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Roots Growing Out Drainage Holes Roots poking out of the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot is a sure sign your plant needs a bigger pot.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Intruding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intruding. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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