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as in intrusion
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as in swelling
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtrusion
Noun
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Mature shops find their own intrusions through their own telemetry.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026 -
There’s a huge intrusion into your life.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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More serious outcomes can include pneumonia, encephalitis — or swelling of the brain — and, in rare cases, death, according to the CDC.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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From there, check wounds regularly for unusual swelling or discharge or a foul odor, as that might be a sign of fly larvae in wounds.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment sued Suno (and its competitor Udio) in 2024 for copyright infringement.—
Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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The major music companies sued in 2024 on allegations of massive copyright infringement from the world’s biggest’s artists and songwriters, though Warner Music Group had announced last November a settlement and new partnership with the company.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
3 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
Noun
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Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Plano for May 31st - June 6th, 2026.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the American attacks as a violation of Iranian sovereignty.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 June 2026
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There’s an entire salad bowl of chocolate mousse, perfectly bitter and rich, and a Paris-Brest the circumference of a tricycle wheel, with enormous puffs of hazelnut mousse and a dripping seam of blackberry jam.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Her ensemble fully embraced ’80s silhouettes, with puff sleeves and subtle shoulder pads serving as focal points.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
13 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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This applies to both small transgressions as well as major ones.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Paint the walls, opt for an interesting wallpaper pattern, replace the toilet and vanity, swap out tacky old hardware for stylish knobs and pulls, and install new light fixtures.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
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This is, after all, exactly what neural network machine learning is designed to do—find the best fit for a dauntingly large number of knobs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
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“Obtrusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtrusion. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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