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.
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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.
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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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Cohen said Humble Robotics is working to make cabless vehicles applicable to public roads, particularly those surrounding the busy ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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If there is a busy period during the day, let children know in advance and then follow through by setting aside time later to connect.
Adjective
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Lee will play Maya, the officious Chief of Staff for the Governor of Oklahoma.
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Her Southern accent is slightly clipped and officious, the type of drawl that’s a stamp of a suburban upbringing.
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“Protrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrusive. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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