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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
  • Chen said the specific intrusion method used to enter Bitget’s systems remain under technical investigation.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The underground trespassing is the latest in a string of similar incidents, including a May 28 intrusion through a Brooklyn manhole that led to two arrests.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of intrusion
Noun
  • These lightweight compression socks gently squeeze the feet and calves in order to improve blood circulation, reduce swelling, and prevent pain.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Enter Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE), a minimally-invasive procedure that lessens blood flow to inflamed spots in the knee to reduce chronic pain and swelling.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of swelling
Noun
  • Wade sued Swift for trademark infringement in March and asked for an emergency moratorium on merchandise sales while the case plays out.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Two years ago, the biggest record labels took artificial intelligence music generators to court for copyright infringement.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of infringement
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Operators could now face fines of up to $50,000 per violation.
    — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The law firm's report released Thursday said Caldwell committed several violations of state policy.
    — MIKE CATALINI, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of violation
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  • This floral blouse screams fall with whimsical puff sleeves, ruffle details, and, of course, rich autumnal hues.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Fleece rugbies are on offer alongside Denali full- and half-zips, and big puff is accounted for through a Pertex Nuptse.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of puff
Noun
  • Invoking a deliberately vague notion of licensee’s ‘public interest obligations,’ the Chairman has created a regulatory regime in which any broadcaster, including ABC, can be found guilty of transgressions at any time for seemingly any thing.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The reason that's so significant is multifaceted, but his main transgression and the thing that ultimately lost him his job was the recent skid of the once-proud FSU football team.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of transgression
Noun
  • The resistance knob on a spin bike gives you a continuous, private metric of effort.
    — Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Original moldings, door knobs, and wood paneling have been preserved, but spaces have been shaped for contemporary use including made disabled-accessible.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
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“Obtrusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtrusion. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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