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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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This was bound to result in agent intrusions into homes and businesses, since there aren’t that many criminal migrants to fill such a quota each day.—
The Wall Street Journal,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026 -
Blocking near the Arctic and repeated intrusions of cold air into central and eastern North America suggest winter may ease at times but is unlikely to end abruptly across Ohio.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Feb. 2026
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These help improve circulation during long flights by reducing swelling and discomfort.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Doctors treat the symptoms such as headache, fever and brain swelling.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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In contrast with classical standards once popular in figure skating, like Swan Lake, modern pop music is largely composed by artists who are still living and earning royalties, and can bring claims for copyright infringement.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Their most recent lawsuit alleges trademark infringement and counterfeiting, along with false designation of origin and seeks unspecified damages from the online sellers.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 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 Kremlin said its aircraft reacted to a violation of a no-fly zone Russia has established in the area near Crimea.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The issue, Council Member Jimmy Hallyburton said, is that the city doesn’t have any definitions of violations that the organizers may have committed.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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But in Florida democracy, a majority is less than a whiff of a puff of a nonexistent chemtrail.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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Customers can expect the brand's beloved scones, cardamom buns, and focaccia on the menu; The San Francisco Standard reports that owner Marisa Williams also plans to start selling guava tarts and apple rhubarb puffs.—
Monica Garske,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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But the pursuit of transgression for its own sake can easily derail sound judgment.—
Laura K. Field,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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Improbably, by rejecting the poetic ambitions of a young boy and subjecting him as a Black man in America to all manner of everyday micro and macro racist transgressions, the world gained a master storyteller.—
Lou Fancher,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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For years, simple pine chests with large, circular knobs have been a dime a dozen at antique stores.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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Changing architectural details like the shower fittings, faucets, cabinet knobs and drawer pulls can make a basic bathroom look far more refined and considered.—
Nomita Vaish-Taylor,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Obtrusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtrusion. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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