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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
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of busy
Verb
  • Baier was portrayed as combative toward the Democratic presidential nominee, interrupting her throughout the conversation and cornering her with unfair questions.
    Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Active listening—where employees fully focus on the customer without interrupting—is key.
    Bryant Richardson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of interrupting
Verb
  • These nanoparticles, tiny capsules made from a polymer core and encased in a protective shell, were specifically designed to carry small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) to the small intestine.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2024
  • The researchers used nanoparticles containing small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) that, when swallowed, are delivered to the small intestine.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of interfering
Adjective
  • These professionals can then take steps to brighten their mood without being intrusive.
    Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq., Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • That, however, does little to dissuade nosy friends and family members from firing off intrusive questions.
    Angela Haupt, TIME, 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
  • For all of what Russell is and has been, Monday was possibly his most self-aware, poking fun at his frequent stints on the trade block, owning his supreme confidence on the offensive end and his struggles on the other side of the court.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Spirit Halloween is hitting back at Saturday Night Live, who aired a sketch poking fun at the costume store.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of poking
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