intrusiveness

noun

Definition of intrusivenessnext
as in interference

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Recent Examples of intrusiveness That seemed to work for a while, but now his intrusiveness is ramping up again. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrusiveness
  1. interference
  2. questioning
Noun
  • Powerus has not released navigation accuracy figures or explained how the system handles GPS interference.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
  • There's another tempting reason to watch the Taurids in 2026 — moonlight will cause little interference around the main peaks.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of interference
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  • During questioning, Barnes told investigators that Caitlin had confided in him about Carpenter’s death, according to Tippah News.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Kim appeared by video, along with his attorney, following Castillo Madrid’s questioning.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of questioning

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