as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
his protrusive way of helping his coworkers usually provokes resentment, not gratitude
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Recent Examples of protrusive
The Galaxy Buds Pro also feature a streamlined, minimally protrusive shape that allows for limited contact with the open air and a unique chamber and mesh filters that cut out disruptive wind interference for clearer-sounding calls no matter the weather.
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Zarah Kavarana, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2021
Lumbar support on the mesh back is very good and the curve is well-placed and protrusive enough to support my slightly more pronounced back curvature perfectly.
—Corey Gaskin and Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica, 11 Sep. 2020
Her sweetheart gown is sleeveless, secured by a strip of organza encircling each arm; her chest bereft of jewelry, only her protrusive collarbones accessorize her décolletage.
—Hannah Seidlitz, Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020
Zarah Kavarana, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2021
Lumbar support on the mesh back is very good and the curve is well-placed and protrusive enough to support my slightly more pronounced back curvature perfectly.
—Corey Gaskin and Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica, 11 Sep. 2020
Her sweetheart gown is sleeveless, secured by a strip of organza encircling each arm; her chest bereft of jewelry, only her protrusive collarbones accessorize her décolletage.
—Hannah Seidlitz, Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protrusive
Adjective
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The café is serviceable and busy all the time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Grand Central Terminal, one of the city’s busiest transit hubs, serves not only daily commuters, but also draws thousands of tourists each day.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Her Southern accent is slightly clipped and officious, the type of drawl that’s a stamp of a suburban upbringing.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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The former is the nerdier, more officious type in his bow tie and sport coat, the latter more rakish, a one-time rabble rouser who’s just happy to have something interesting to do.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Protrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrusive. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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