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as in to interfere
to interest oneself in what is not one's concern
the story of a would-be matchmaker who intrudes into the lives of her friends
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Recent Examples of intrude
In 2024 alone, Russia, China, and Iran all intruded on our elections.
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Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Fresh magma has intruded into the Earth’s crust underneath Alaska’s Mount Spurr, 75 miles west of Anchorage, increasing the likelihood of an eruption within the near future, government officials said Wednesday afternoon.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
The first hit is free, as per usual, and after the honeymoon period, ads will intrude into the Friends tab too.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Every local city should chip in to create a safe tent site somewhere in an unincorporated area that does not intrude on taxpaying citizens.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Fresh magma has intruded into the Earth’s crust underneath Alaska’s Mount Spurr, 75 miles west of Anchorage, increasing the likelihood of an eruption within the near future, government officials said Wednesday afternoon.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
The first hit is free, as per usual, and after the honeymoon period, ads will intrude into the Friends tab too.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Every local city should chip in to create a safe tent site somewhere in an unincorporated area that does not intrude on taxpaying citizens.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrude
Verb
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It's not supposed to be interrupted by hazardous mold.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Reed wrote a Thursday letter to the leader urging her to explain how an abrupt change in verifying travelers’ identity would not interrupt services from proceeding effectively.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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Moreover, the reason politicians may want to interfere in monetary policy is that low interest rates remain a potent, quick method to boost an economy.—
Ana Carolina Garriga,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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Reigns returned in March to interfere in a cage match between Rollins and Punk.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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European leaders have messed it up in the last three years.—
Peter Aitken,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Tackle messes on carpet and hard floors with Shark’s 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Intrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrude. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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