as in interferes
to interest oneself in what is not one's concern
stop butting in on my personal life
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Recent Examples of butts in
Passing a franchise icon like Darryl Strawberry might embolden even a lesser player, but Alonso has earned the right to be candid, having helped the Mets put butts in the seats since his rookie season in 2019.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for butts in
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This Ministry frequently interferes in employers’ decisions, instigates acts of discrimination by authorities and organizations, brings weight to bear on the organs of justice and even orchestrates propaganda campaigns in the media.—
Jonny Diamond,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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Bárbara, who can see the guests a few feet away, maintains a neutral expression on her face as Solène demands to be spoken to nicely, at which point Jess interferes and tells them to save it for later.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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Later in the episode, Kelce's cohost and brother, Jason Kelce, pokes fun at Lively's athleticism in a storyline that sees Bridget attend a soccer camp.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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The trailer for Season 6 of Solar Opposites, released today, pokes fun of the show’s imminent end.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Butts in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/butts%20in. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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