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
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In fact, the sales have been rolling in for days and our team has been busy parsing through the best of the best.Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 30 Nov. 2024
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There’s no shame in starting small, especially now, when your schedule may be a little busier than usual.Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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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
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These professionals can then take steps to brighten their mood without being intrusive.Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq., Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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That, however, does little to dissuade nosy friends and family members from firing off intrusive questions.Angela Haupt, TIME, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Protrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrusive. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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