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
It is the studied policy of Diamond Corp. to make its customers feel they are intruding when they go to No. 8 Charterhouse Street to buy.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Well, you are intruding, right enough, though you may be an old friend," said Heyton, thickly.
From The Woman's Way by Charles Garvice
