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as in intrusion
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2
as in swelling
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtrusion
Noun
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IoT devices are diverse, and safeguarding such a broad target against intrusion is challenging, particularly in light of the multiplicity of device kinds and security requirements.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025 -
William complained about press intrusion, and Kate’s lawyers asked newspaper editors to leave her alone.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2025
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Stash a pair in your carry-on to help prevent swelling and that heavy-leg feeling while flying.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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However, once her swelling went down, the shape of her earlobes bounced back to normal.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In May, HomeVestors filed suit against Carrier for trademark infringement and for not indemnifying it against these lawsuits.—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
13 May 2025
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Creating conventions of use, like passing on the right, limited individual freedom just enough to avoid infringement on the free movement of other drivers.—
Katy Knight,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
11 Oct. 2022
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That dilatation then triggers a primitive gut pain signal that’s perceived around the bellybutton.—
Tony Dajer,
Discover Magazine,
11 Feb. 2020
Noun
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The complaint at the crux of Lopez v. Apple is a violation of privacy.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Rose agreed to a permanent ban on Aug. 23, 1989, following an investigation commissioned by Major League Baseball that concluded Rose repeatedly bet on the Reds as a player and manager of the team from 1985-87, a violation of a long-standing MLB rule.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Inhalers are now easier to use, often combining multiple meds in one puff, and deliver the drugs to the lungs more effectively.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2025
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Was that a puff of pink smoke from the Sistine Chapel?—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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So while Monday’s incident might not have been as egregious as some of his past transgressions, the history plays a factor.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2025
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While the celebrities in these clothes aren’t explicitly transgressive figures, their presence in this world of high status is in a sense a form of transgression.—
Dave Schilling,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2025
Noun
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While the Heston 120’s design pleasingly includes a classic set of analogue Marshall control knobs, it can also be fully controlled using a new Marshall app that includes an option to run a room calibration system to adapt the soundbar’s sound to your particular room layout.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Check the base of the beater shaft, rims around the motor housing, ventilation openings, and control knobs and switches.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 May 2025
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“Obtrusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtrusion. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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