obtrusion

noun

Definition of obtrusionnext
1
as in intrusion

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2
as in swelling

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  1. intrusion
  2. swelling
  3. infringement
  4. dilatation
  5. violation
  6. puff
  7. transgression
  8. knob
Noun
  • Hugging Face had detected the intrusion on its own five days earlier and called law enforcement before OpenAI connected the activity to its own lab.
    — Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The news comes mere days after rival OpenAI revealed that an autonomous AI agent had broken out of its sandbox to engage in a multi-day intrusion of the AI community platform Hugging Face.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of intrusion
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  • Anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen can reduce swelling and inflammation.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026
  • None of the patients experienced ARIA-E, which is the more severe side effect that causes brain swelling.
    — Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 28 July 2026
Definition of swelling
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  • Since the search giant doesn’t license all the content in the knowledge box, Google could risk future lawsuits if the act of algorithmically creating the knowledge box without licenses suddenly becomes viewed as infringement, Rose said.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026
  • For its part, bigger unlisted DJI, a maker of cameras as well as its flagship drones, is reportedly suing Insta360 for patent infringement.
    — Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 27 July 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
  • These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022
Definition of dilatation
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  • The state ethics commission accused the Georgia Republican Assembly and its political action committee of failing to disclose more than $180,000 of contributions and other violations.
    — David Wickert, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • The citations were issued for violations that included speeding, not adhering to traffic signs and signals, unsafe turning movements, use of cellphones and driving without a license.
    — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026
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  • The puff sleeves add a dainty touch while simultaneously offering more coverage, and the loose and flowy style won’t feel restricting or stuffy in hot weather.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 25 July 2026
  • More impressively, Melton manages to exhale a puff of smoke so thick that cinematographer Magnus Nordenhof Jønck can still see it through the set’s fog.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of puff
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  • Jantar Mantar, the protest site in Delhi, embodied an aesthetic of collective transgression.
    — Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
  • According to Richmond, LeMond’s dietary transgressions didn’t stop at Twinkies.
    — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of transgression
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  • Almost all the controls are embedded in the touchscreen, but there is a dedicated volume knob on the center console.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 29 July 2026
  • The boards tie in the floating wood shelves that flank the range and pair beautifully with the surrounding materials, such as the copper pot filler, brass stove knobs, and stone countertops.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
Definition of knob
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