as in to mess
to interest oneself in what is not one's concern
a strong resentment of outsiders who attempted to interfere with their traditional ways of doing things
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Recent Examples of interfere
An August 20 Federal Police report accused him and his son Eduardo of trying to interfere in the coup trial itself, including by seeking US sanctions against Brazilian officials and coordinating pressure campaigns through close allies.
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Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
On Monday, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told CNBC that the government will not interfere in Intel’s operations.
—CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Moreover, the reason politicians may want to interfere in monetary policy is that low interest rates remain a potent, quick method to boost an economy.
—Ana Carolina Garriga, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
The ministry said the statements violate a principle of international law that bars ambassadors from interfering in the host country’s internal affairs.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
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Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
On Monday, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told CNBC that the government will not interfere in Intel’s operations.
—CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Moreover, the reason politicians may want to interfere in monetary policy is that low interest rates remain a potent, quick method to boost an economy.
—Ana Carolina Garriga, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
The ministry said the statements violate a principle of international law that bars ambassadors from interfering in the host country’s internal affairs.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interfere
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The last two seasons have proven that the team starts off slow, which ends up messing their chances of making the playoffs.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Marlins may also potentially mess things for the Phillies quest at avoiding the NL’s third-best record or Detroit’s bid at staying as the team with the top record in the AL.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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In the film, Shy is played by Jay Lycurgo, an alternately sensitive and intimidating young actor in his breakout role, and the bag doesn’t appear until midway through, when the film crew go snooping without permission in the students’ room.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Potential trouble arises when the wily victim of Danny’s, Pauline, starts snooping around the house, hears Danny’s voice and starts to bargain for her silence.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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The real skill is knowing when to intervene, when to let the system adapt and how to use this unpredictability to create better outcomes.—
Richie Etwaru,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Pasamanick — who said she was disappointed nobody intervened or tried to help during the attack — was left with bites and bruises on her leg, while Sparky also had bite marks, per WESH 2 and WLBT.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Stars not just in front of, but within the dusty nebula, poke through all but the densest gas.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
8 Sep. 2025
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In July 2024, Thompson's daughter Gaia shared a cheeky post on her Instagram Stories poking fun at 2023's Barbie movie's tagline — and Thompson's ex, Kenneth Branagh.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Swalwell was a member of the House Intelligence Committee and a driving force in the investigation into whether Russia meddled in the 2016 election.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Sep. 2025
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There’s a fine line between meddling and offering the type of oversight and stewardship necessary over a front office and staff that deserves no benefit of the doubt.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Work wants to intrude on my window into the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Ultra's thinner black bezel intrudes slightly upon the display for its front-facing camera, though the notch is smaller than last year's Tab S10 Ultra.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Interfere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interfere. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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