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
Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 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
The performer filed a complaint in a California district court on Tuesday requesting the cancellation of Paisley Park's pending applications for the Apollonia name, and is also seeking an injunction to stop the estate from interfering in her use of her stage name.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
That approach works better, interfering less with the maestro’s performance(s), while sleight of hand allows the actor to appear opposite himself in a handful of scenes.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
The complaint, if upheld by the board next month, could be forwarded to the Lake County Prosecutor’s office in reference to electioneering, interfering in the polls and interfering with an election officer.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Moscow is also accused of interfering in Romania's election, which led to the cancellation of the result favoring Georgescu.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Cabinet members reportedly watched the fiery exchange without interfering.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Mar. 2025
Musk's comments drew the ire of German politicians, and Chancellor Scholz accused the billionaire of interfering in Germany's elections.
—Chris Massaro, Fox News, 22 Feb. 2025
Verb
Particle has also accused Epic of defaming the company and interfering in its business relations.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 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
The performer filed a complaint in a California district court on Tuesday requesting the cancellation of Paisley Park's pending applications for the Apollonia name, and is also seeking an injunction to stop the estate from interfering in her use of her stage name.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
That approach works better, interfering less with the maestro’s performance(s), while sleight of hand allows the actor to appear opposite himself in a handful of scenes.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
The complaint, if upheld by the board next month, could be forwarded to the Lake County Prosecutor’s office in reference to electioneering, interfering in the polls and interfering with an election officer.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Moscow is also accused of interfering in Romania's election, which led to the cancellation of the result favoring Georgescu.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Cabinet members reportedly watched the fiery exchange without interfering.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Mar. 2025
Musk's comments drew the ire of German politicians, and Chancellor Scholz accused the billionaire of interfering in Germany's elections.
—Chris Massaro, Fox News, 22 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interfering
Adjective
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Facebook users have mentioned that the restaurant is busy as customers are getting in their last few moments of home style Korean cooking.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
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Chanel rounded out a busy month of parties in New York to celebrate the launch of Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif, its new men’s fragrance that debuted in August.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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As the cruel fates of the criminal underworld would have it, Jake gets a text from Mel alerting him to the very New York Magazine journalist in discussion snooping around the Black Rabbit kitchen.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
18 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
Verb
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Johnny Carson famously kept his politics to himself, while poking fun at whoever happened to be in the White House.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
17 Sep. 2025
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Keep communication open by avoiding poking fun at these practices.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tustin’s boyfriend, 29-year-old Anfernee Barthel, lives in the home and is accused of not intervening or trying to get help for the infant, the Columbus Dispatch reported.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the three gunshot victims, four additional people suffered injuries while either fleeing from the scene or intervening with the shooter, Formella said.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Interfering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interfering. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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