as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
an interfering woman by nature, she was precisely the kind of mother-in-law that every new bride dreads
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as in messing
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 interfering
Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The pattern of stripes shows that the photon’s two interfering paths are wave-like, also suggesting that a quantum particle behaves much like a wave.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Orbán and his allies, including US Vice President JD Vance, who traveled to Budapest this week to endorse the prime minister, have accused the EU of interfering in Hungary’s election over the bloc’s withholding of funding.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Reiser also faulted Adam Cohen for interfering in the sale of his father’s music catalog to Hipgnosis.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
This approach echoed that of Ba Khin, who spoke of teaching meditation without interfering in his students’ personal faith.
—Daniel M. Stuart, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
The observers, who are both recruited and trained by the Office of Personnel Management, are expected to watch, listen and take notes without interfering in the voting process.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The law enforcement steps have alarmed election officials and Democrats who fear that the administration is building an argument for interfering in this year’s midterm elections.
—Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The nine defendants face charges of conspiring against the rights of religious freedom at a place of worship and injuring, interfering and intimidating with exercising the rights of religious freedom of worship, according to a 14-page grand jury indictment obtained by USA TODAY.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Several legislative efforts are currently underway to keep the federal government from interfering in California elections.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The pattern of stripes shows that the photon’s two interfering paths are wave-like, also suggesting that a quantum particle behaves much like a wave.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Orbán and his allies, including US Vice President JD Vance, who traveled to Budapest this week to endorse the prime minister, have accused the EU of interfering in Hungary’s election over the bloc’s withholding of funding.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Reiser also faulted Adam Cohen for interfering in the sale of his father’s music catalog to Hipgnosis.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
This approach echoed that of Ba Khin, who spoke of teaching meditation without interfering in his students’ personal faith.
—Daniel M. Stuart, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
The observers, who are both recruited and trained by the Office of Personnel Management, are expected to watch, listen and take notes without interfering in the voting process.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The law enforcement steps have alarmed election officials and Democrats who fear that the administration is building an argument for interfering in this year’s midterm elections.
—Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The nine defendants face charges of conspiring against the rights of religious freedom at a place of worship and injuring, interfering and intimidating with exercising the rights of religious freedom of worship, according to a 14-page grand jury indictment obtained by USA TODAY.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interfering
Adjective
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SpaceX was responsible for most of the 71 rockets launched last year from Vandenberg, one of the world’s busiest spaceports.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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In response, Asia has been busy implementing a range of measures, from restricting energy use to introducing fuel subsidies, re-starting coal plants, and imposing export restrictions.—
Wendy Cutler,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Stop messing with Wedgie, already.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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Why are people messing with those cute little robots?—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Besides the risk of Oracle snooping into your business, there’s also the possibility of regulatory capture — that is, because Ellison is so tight with the Trumps, what remains of the government watchdogs won’t stop it.—
Elizabeth Lopatto,
The Verge,
29 Apr. 2026
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This leads to a lively scene where Carl and his glowering right-hand man make an impromptu visit to Hypergnosis headquarters and demand a demonstration of Duncan’s snooping network.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Practical, traditional and somewhat meddling, Aunt Maysilee places importance on societal norms.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The post quickly drew a wave of reactions online, with some users poking fun at both the situation and Jones’ outfit.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Here, Ibrahima Konate has the simple task of poking the ball through United’s midfield, Wirtz swaps passes with Szoboszlai, and then has a decent attempt at goal.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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In the intervening months, the President fired the head of the Department of Homeland Security.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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In the intervening years, Turner had dabbled in other interests.—
Tim Gray,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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“Interfering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interfering. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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