as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
she's that proverbially intrusive neighbor who never knocks before coming in
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Recent Examples of intrusive
His latest collaboration with Soderbergh, a cat-and-mouse story about a married pair of spies, is a throwback in many ways—but its observations about the intrusive nature of espionage work on their lives feel sharply contemporary.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
In Lou’s vision, the ongoing lockdown—the ubiquitous, harassing security forces, the intrusive I.D. checks and temperature readings, the pervasive information-gathering—comes off as both a symbol of a regime of surveillance and censorship and a relentless intensification of that system.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025
There is a distance between a patient and a doctor or a nurse—there is an innate imbalance—and yet the procedures and conversations are deeply personal, even intrusive.
—Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
To stay ahead, businesses should explore how technology can enhance personalization without feeling intrusive.
—Heidi Grimwood, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
In Lou’s vision, the ongoing lockdown—the ubiquitous, harassing security forces, the intrusive I.D. checks and temperature readings, the pervasive information-gathering—comes off as both a symbol of a regime of surveillance and censorship and a relentless intensification of that system.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025
There is a distance between a patient and a doctor or a nurse—there is an innate imbalance—and yet the procedures and conversations are deeply personal, even intrusive.
—Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
To stay ahead, businesses should explore how technology can enhance personalization without feeling intrusive.
—Heidi Grimwood, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrusive
Adjective
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Half of the shark detections occurred during the day, a time when beaches are typically busy with human activity.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Life in Wheeling, which has on two separate occasions been the capital of West Virginia, was once quite busy.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These compact boxes are cheaper, less obtrusive, and easier to install, and analysts see a bright future for them.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
31 Dec. 2013
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The Switch 2's kickstand is a less obtrusive U-shaped stand that looks like it can be set at a wider range of angles than even the OLED Switch.—
Will Greenwald,
PCMAG,
16 Jan. 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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Frozen snack foods sold under Whole Foods Market’s 365 store brand got recalled nationwide for not being what the packaging says, an annoying mistake to some people but a possibly fatal one to other customers.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Achilles — and any accompanying tendonitis — is the most annoying and concerning issue for a skill player who turns 29 in June.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With little more to do, Brett finds himself in constant ego clashes with his ex-wife Melissa’s (Nora Zehetner) meddlesome new husband, Connor (Josh Ventura).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Taliban face the poverty, internal strife, illicit crops, meddlesome neighbors, and threat of insurrections that are endemic to their country—and have proved the bane of all its rulers.—
Carter Malkasian,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Aug. 2021
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“Intrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrusive. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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