as in incursion
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
Where cybersecurity professionals already use AI to detect anomalies and respond to potential threats, quantum computing promises the ability to create more robust defenses and discover sophisticated intrusions commonly invisible to classical systems.
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Klaudia Zaika, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Download the Home Front Command Red Alert application or similar apps for mobile devices (available on devices within Israel) to receive real time alerts for rocket and missile attacks and armed UAV intrusions.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
The intrusion of federal Washington on the District was unsettling but not unprecedented; the circle, like many of the most popular spaces in the city, is not under local control.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025
As these figures escalate, understanding the anatomy of a deepfake intrusion becomes critical for safeguarding customers, reputations and the global financial system.
—Parya Lotfi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Klaudia Zaika, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Download the Home Front Command Red Alert application or similar apps for mobile devices (available on devices within Israel) to receive real time alerts for rocket and missile attacks and armed UAV intrusions.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
The intrusion of federal Washington on the District was unsettling but not unprecedented; the circle, like many of the most popular spaces in the city, is not under local control.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025
As these figures escalate, understanding the anatomy of a deepfake intrusion becomes critical for safeguarding customers, reputations and the global financial system.
—Parya Lotfi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrusion
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Israel had a right to self-defense against that incursion and the atrocities perpetrated against its citizens.—
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
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Israel’s failure to defend its borders during Hamas’ Oct. 7 incursion has been followed by impressive military successes.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
24 June 2025
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Doyle also has two other convictions for narcotics possession, and in 2010 he was charged with armed home invasion and aggravated domestic battery stemming from an incident in Skokie.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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The country has been at war since Russia’s invasion in February 2022.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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He was previously convicted in June 2024 of misdemeanor criminal trespass and criminal mischief at the end of a trial in which his ex-girlfriend testified against him.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
4 July 2025
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He's expected in General Sessions Court at 9 a.m. on March 18 and faces several charges in connection with the case, including two counts of theft of property over $2,500, two counts of vandalism and two counts of criminal trespass.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Essential components of effective IP due diligence include a thorough ownership analysis, assessment of IP validity and enforceability and evaluation of potential infringement risks.—
Keegan Caldwell,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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There's two potential copyright infringements, Kupferschmid explained.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Whether they are regulated globally or locally, human rights violations within supplier networks will never reflect well on parent companies.—
Mary Foley,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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While aerial intercepts are intended to prevent airspace violations, such maneuvers can lead to midair collisions if executed in an unsafe or unprofessional manner.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Intrusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrusion. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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