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
In 2020, the couple stepped back as senior royals, citing intrusive press coverage and a lack of support from the palace.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
His intrusive thoughts didn't end there, according to the actor.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
And then, incongruously, a cropped photo of Riley in lingerie, inserted like an intrusive ad.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
The combination of a superior product with less intrusive ads propelled Google to dizzying heights.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
His intrusive thoughts didn't end there, according to the actor.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
And then, incongruously, a cropped photo of Riley in lingerie, inserted like an intrusive ad.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
The combination of a superior product with less intrusive ads propelled Google to dizzying heights.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrusive
Adjective
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As a result, his street gets extremely busy in the weeks leading up to Halloween.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Do Not Disturb will be another major moment for the 2024 Rolling Stone Future of Music digital cover star, who’s already had a busy 2025.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a fine line between obtrusive service, with servers buzzing like flies around the table, and inattentive service.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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These harnesses are less obtrusive but easier for cats to escape from.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The former is the nerdier, more officious type in his bow tie and sport coat, the latter more rakish, a one-time rabble rouser who’s just happy to have something interesting to do.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Fast & Furious is notable for adding the character Gisele (Gal Gadot) and smaller players like Shea Whigham's officious Stasiak.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Even sage advice given in an annoying manner will eventually be ignored, and the lord at last was driven out of his own house.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Los Angeles, where the produce is so fresh and enticing as to induce tears and the reservation culture is not nearly as annoying as New York, is a sprawling city with a sprawling food scene.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The fact is, in a newsroom full of meddlesome, sometimes pushy people, Beverly was none of that.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
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The special ops unit chases every lead possible, from bribes to Mexican drug cartels, a meddlesome L.A. District Attorney (Merrick McCartha) and corruption in the government of Belarus.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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“Intrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrusive. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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