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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
Despite Captain Robert Massey’s somber reminder that real life can occasionally intrude on the magic of the Odyssey, the show itself is highly polished make believe.
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Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
North Korea sharply intensified its hostile rhetoric in recent days, accusing the South of intruding on its airspace by flying drones and vowing retaliation.
—Reuters, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
But unexpected events – at home and across the world – often intrude on a president’s plans.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024
The prescriptive nature of its aims intrudes on its ability to fully immerse itself in its main character as he gets exposed to the ugliness and the generosity humanity is capable of.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
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Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
North Korea sharply intensified its hostile rhetoric in recent days, accusing the South of intruding on its airspace by flying drones and vowing retaliation.
—Reuters, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
But unexpected events – at home and across the world – often intrude on a president’s plans.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024
The prescriptive nature of its aims intrudes on its ability to fully immerse itself in its main character as he gets exposed to the ugliness and the generosity humanity is capable of.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrude
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Insomnia, interrupted sleep cycles, or sleep apnea, can impair the quality of this crucial rest phase and therefore contribute to the development of morning anxiety.Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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Breathing through the nose is essential for restful sleep, while mouth breathing can lead to fatigue and interrupted sleep.Maria Sokolina, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Neither the attorney general nor my office interfered nor influenced that process.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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That may be because such costs are difficult for a president to control without interfering in the free market, even as Trump hammered President Joe Biden on the issue.Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Georgia Tech coach Brent Key quietly has turned a Yellow Jackets mess back into a solid program.Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
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Best Walmart Black Friday Cordless Vacuum Deals Cordless vacuums can make cleaning up small, everyday messes a simple task.Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Intrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrude. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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