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
If Damascus interferes in Lebanon, sectarian violence could follow, as the Syrian military presence would likely be interpreted as direct opposition to Hezbollah’s Shiite fighters.
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Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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.
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Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Of course, the real world always interferes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
Elsewhere, Morgan interferes when Elliot admits to not being invited to his classmate’s party.
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2025
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
This act interferes greatly with local departments of planning and development for erroneous climate protocols enacted by Ronald Regan.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interferes
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From pet hair to crumbs, this Shark handheld cordless vacuum cleaner can tackle messes large and small, thanks to strong suction and a self-cleaning brush that resists pet hair accumulation.
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Like that series, this movie messes with your mind by taking full advantage of creepy backroom spaces.
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If your phone intercepts the call before Grasshopper intervenes, messages will go to your personal voicemail.
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Mayor Vi Lyles, who plans to resign as soon as an appointment is made, rarely intervenes when discussion goes awry and often loses track of motions.
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Cloudy and rainy conditions prevail throughout the morning, then in the afternoon the sun pokes through with calm winds.
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In it, Grace can be seen playing a racing game while the Mallrats creator pokes fun at her driving skills.
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Here's how to get rid of poison ivy that intrudes on your space.
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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.
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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.
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Emma meddles with the romantic life of her entire village—while completely misunderstanding her own romance.
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