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adjective

Definition of intrudingnext
as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited a relentlessly intruding child who likes to interrupt adult conversations simply to get attention

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intruding

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verb

present participle of intrude
1
as in interrupting
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion forgive me for intruding, but I think I know where that restaurant is

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as in interfering
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 Synonyms for intruding
  1. busy
  2. interrupting
  3. interfering
  4. intrusive
  5. officious
  6. poking
Adjective
  • The park has been gradually reopening since July 2022, and weekends are busy enough that rangers urge visitors to make parking reservations at least a day ahead (details below).
    Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
  • After a slow and frustrating start to the week missing out on Juan Soto and Fried, the Red Sox were busy on Wednesday.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of busy
Verb
  • The ability to provide these offers across various platforms — without interrupting the shopping experience — is crucial.
    Rhett Power, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Microsoft is now helping drive PC sales, interrupting users with nags to upgrade their systems before Windows 10 support expires.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of interrupting
Verb
  • One of my personal favorite characters is Liz, Jimmy and Alice’s interfering neighbor.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov rejected accusations that Moscow is interfering in Moldova’s political process.
    Christian Edwards, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of interfering
Adjective
  • Heavy security is intrusive and requires CEOs to constantly adjust arrangements with their security details, experts said.
    Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • If all else fails, GLP-1 medications, known for their effectiveness in weight management, also work to suppress food noise by reducing cravings and intrusive food thoughts, creating a more mindful approach to food.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of intrusive
Adjective
  • There’s something officious about Alden Ehrenreich.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Jan. 2023
  • 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
Definition of officious
Verb
  • Only two small wedges are visible, poking up through the ground at adjacent graves.
    Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Take Kule’s for example—the red stripes would look so chic poking out from beneath a tonal knit or ladylike jacket.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of poking
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