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as in intrusion
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as in swelling
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtrusion
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One of the last times this happened was in August of 2024, as a reaction to a Ukrainian intrusion into the Kursk region.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026 -
Security teams are now looking beyond intrusions for specific intent buried inside normal activity.—
Brian Contos,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The Normatec 3 Legs compression boots ($899) are used by professional athletes between games to improve circulation and reduce swelling.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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For deeper recovery, the $899 Normatec 3 Legs Compression Boots used by professional athletes between games fill with air and deflate in sequence to mimic muscle contractions, boost circulation and reduce swelling.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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If there’s a will to make money during the most globally significant event that only comes around twice a decade, then there’s a way to design marketing campaigns skirting the line of trademark infringement.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The lawsuit was among a dozen copyright infringement complaints filed nationwide by ASCAP members against venues this week.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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Bloat or gastric dilatation-volvulus most commonly affects a few large breeds with deep chests and German Shepherds are among those most affected.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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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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The California Fair Political Practices Commission said 34 of the violations were for failing to report on time that Newsom and his staff directed outreach from companies and foundations that wanted to help after the Los Angeles wildfires to the California Fire Foundation.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Stanley’s statement came amidst a major lawsuit by the NAACP against Grok’s parent company, xAI, for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
18 June 2026
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That price includes not just the flouncy blouse, with its voluminous puff sleeves and V-neck held together with a single button, but also the wide-leg pants to match.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
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Our step-by-step instructions walk you through making pâte à choux dough, essential for the crisp golden puffs.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
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But now, new information has inflamed the community, saying this axing was part of some plot to get back at Bungie for its transgressions against Sony.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Campbell also believes that Sorsby's behavior doesn't rise to the level that would justify such action anyway, telling Dakich that schools have let players with much worse transgressions play.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Of course, Macy is not actually spending late nights at the distillery twisting knobs and loading the wash into fermenters.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
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The screen shows headset battery life and audio signal information, and the knob adjusts the headset volume.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
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“Obtrusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtrusion. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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