as in messes
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 interferes
This act interferes greatly with local departments of planning and development for erroneous climate protocols enacted by Ronald Regan.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
This is where Earth’s atmosphere interferes least.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Of course, the real world always interferes.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
If Washington overtly interferes in European elections or takes the dramatic step of annexing Greenland, the postwar alliance framework, already strained, could fracture.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
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
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
Elsewhere, Morgan interferes when Elliot admits to not being invited to his classmate’s party.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2025
Channel your energy into knowledge, education and updating your skills, and make your intentions crystal clear to anyone who interferes.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
This is where Earth’s atmosphere interferes least.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Of course, the real world always interferes.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
If Washington overtly interferes in European elections or takes the dramatic step of annexing Greenland, the postwar alliance framework, already strained, could fracture.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
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
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
Elsewhere, Morgan interferes when Elliot admits to not being invited to his classmate’s party.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2025
Channel your energy into knowledge, education and updating your skills, and make your intentions crystal clear to anyone who interferes.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interferes
Verb
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Like that series, this movie messes with your mind by taking full advantage of creepy backroom spaces.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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When Kristi tells her this place messes with your mind, Mari tells her this is different.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Research in Britain and the United States has shown the media in those countries rely just as heavily on government officials as news sources as do journalists in other countries (France, for example) where government intervenes much more as a regulator, funder, and owner of media.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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With the indictment now dismissed, the administration could argue there are fewer procedural barriers preventing another removal effort, though Xinis still retains authority over the injunction dispute unless the 4th Circuit intervenes.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Kym is the family fuckup and a guilty party to its biggest tragedy but also constantly pokes the bear as its selfish verbal assassin.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Instead, the robot simply pokes through it.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Here's how to get rid of poison ivy that intrudes on your space.—
Caroline Biggs,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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The plaintiffs in Wednesday's lawsuit argued the order unconstitutionally intrudes on Congress and the states' power to regulate elections, since the Constitution doesn't give the president any direct authority over how federal elections are conducted.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One of my favourite characters from my books who will also be in the series is Kristina, Erica’s mother-in-law who has a good heart but meddles too much.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Emma meddles with the romantic life of her entire village—while completely misunderstanding her own romance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Interferes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interferes. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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