as in encroachment
entry made without invitation or permission
Opening other people's personal mail without permission is an intrusion into their privacy. Pardon the intrusion, but I couldn't help overhearing.
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Recent Examples of intrusion
After Joseph reported the apparent intrusion to hotel security, Smith’s representatives and police, the complaint alleges, a representative for Smith blamed him for the incident and said he was being terminated.
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Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 2 Jan. 2026
Concerns about further state intrusion have also surfaced in recent months.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Four others, all under the age of 25, were charged alongside Urban in 2024 for allegedly being part of Scattered Spider’s cyber intrusion and crypto theft scheme, including an unnamed minor.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Jan. 2026
Soon after settling in, her parents asked for a copy of her spare key, framing the request as a precaution rather than an intrusion.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
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Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 2 Jan. 2026
Concerns about further state intrusion have also surfaced in recent months.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Four others, all under the age of 25, were charged alongside Urban in 2024 for allegedly being part of Scattered Spider’s cyber intrusion and crypto theft scheme, including an unnamed minor.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Jan. 2026
Soon after settling in, her parents asked for a copy of her spare key, framing the request as a precaution rather than an intrusion.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrusion
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Irritation with encroachment by China and Russia into Latin America is overblown but not totally dismissible.—
Jennifer Kavanagh,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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That the question about Powell is even unclear is a sign of the times with a president who, in unprecedented ways, openly seeks control of Fed policy and a Fed chair who has defiantly resisted that encroachment and tried to protect the Fed’s independence.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
2 Jan. 2026
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Israel’s military said in a statement that the incursion came after Palestinians had hurled rocks at Israelis and set tires aflame.—
Toqa Ezzidin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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Ground forces, meanwhile, were employed as a blocking force for most of the conflict, preventing Iraqi incursions into Saudi Arabia while airpower systematically dismantled the Iraqi military apparatus and the regime that controlled it.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 prompted unified Western sanctions, massive military aid, and rhetorical solidarity, but by late 2025, strategic divergences had widened amid battlefield stalemates, economic fatigue, and diplomatic initiatives.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The plaintiff seeks damages for privacy invasion, emotional distress, reputational harm and alleged placement on government watch lists.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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In May 2025, an individual was arrested at the Phelps Street home on drug possession, criminal trespass and interfering charges, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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He was indicted that same month in Fulton on charges of entering an automobile and criminal trespass in connection with the July 8 incident involving Beyoncé.—
David Aaro,
AJC.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Anshel Sag Xreal filed a patent infringement lawsuit against rival AR glasses maker Viture, extending an earlier legal clash that began in Germany.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The city brings claims for breach of contract and trademark infringement.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Jan. 2026
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Long Beach was then blanked for the first 3½ minutes of the second half with two shot clock violations, but the Titans could only extend their lead by four points.—
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Fines start at $100 and can reach $1,000 for multiple violations.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Intrusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrusion. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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