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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Webster said the thought was to fill storefronts closest to the busiest World Cup activities, likely in and around downtown, or within a mile of the streetcar line.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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In a busy warehouse, for instance, human workers and multiple robots performing different tasks—often from different vendors—need a unified system that ensures smooth collaboration, avoiding collisions and idle time.—
Florian Pestoni,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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There’s something officious about Alden Ehrenreich.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2023
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Her charming luxury treasure trove has none of that officious chilliness that defines the typical store of its ilk but instead feels like a brocanterie crammed with interesting, unexpected luxury goods from across the world.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
2 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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The blood test could reduce the need for intrusive diagnostics.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Alleging an intrusive shed, a protruding carport and sprinkler damage, a Meridian church has taken legal action against a longtime neighbor.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
30 May 2025
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“Protrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrusive. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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