intrude
verb (used with object)
to thrust or bring in without invitation, permission, or welcome.
are intruding
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present progressiveof intrude.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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While the majority of posts use information that is already out there, like interview clips, photoshoots and social media screenshots, some accounts are intruding on stars' private lives too.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
For its part, Chinese coast guard boats have directed water cannon sprays at foreign fishermen who China says are intruding on their territorial waters.
From Time ● Jun. 1, 2016
His advice to us took the form of bear etiquette: if you are intruding on the bear, apologise and back away – but never turn your back.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 27, 2015
Above all, there are intruding memories: her dead parents, his live ones; the half-forgotten other lovers.
From Time Magazine Archive
Are you aware, sir," he said, courteously, "upon whom you are intruding?
From The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth by George Alfred Townsend
