intruded; intruding
1
: to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
2
: to enter as a geologic intrusion
1
: to thrust or force in or upon someone or something especially without permission, welcome, or fitness
intruded himself into their lives
2
: to cause to enter as if by force
intruder
noun
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Examples of intrude in a Sentence
Excuse me, sir. I don't mean to intrude, but you have a phone call.
Would I be intruding if I came along with you?
The plane intruded into their airspace.
Reporters constantly intruded into the couple's private life.
He didn't want to intrude upon their conversation.
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But unexpected events – at home and across the world – often intrude on a president’s plans.
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Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024
The prescriptive nature of its aims intrudes on its ability to fully immerse itself in its main character as he gets exposed to the ugliness and the generosity humanity is capable of.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
With expectations lower for the folksy Minnesota governor, Walz would have immediately been in a position to have an easier ride tonight – if current events and his own rehearsed inhibitions hadn’t intruded.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
Nissan is the latest automaker to add an intruding camper van to its lineup.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2024
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Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024
The prescriptive nature of its aims intrudes on its ability to fully immerse itself in its main character as he gets exposed to the ugliness and the generosity humanity is capable of.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
With expectations lower for the folksy Minnesota governor, Walz would have immediately been in a position to have an easier ride tonight – if current events and his own rehearsed inhibitions hadn’t intruded.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
Nissan is the latest automaker to add an intruding camper van to its lineup.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Intrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intrude. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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intrude
verb
in·trude
in-ˈtrüd 
intruded; intruding
1
: to bring or force in unasked
2
: to come or go in without invitation
intruder
noun
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