as in to interfere
to interest oneself in what is not one's concern
please stop meddling in your sister's marriage, even though you mean well
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Recent Examples of meddle
Sales have slumped across Europe where Musk tried to meddle in local politics, and have dropped on a global level, while the company's stock prices have also plummeted.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Trump isn’t bothered by Putin for the ex-KGB colonel’s consistent efforts to meddle in U.S. elections, his unprovoked invasion of a peaceful neighbor and constant threatening of the NATO alliance.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Officials in both places said the visit appeared like an effort to meddle in the island's internal politics and rally support for closer U.S. ties.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Alabama Barker Responds to Rumors She Was Hospitalized for Nicotine Withdrawal
The conflict appeared to begin in December 2024 when Bhabie publicly accused Barker of meddling in her relationship with Le Vaughn, her partner and the father of her child.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Trump isn’t bothered by Putin for the ex-KGB colonel’s consistent efforts to meddle in U.S. elections, his unprovoked invasion of a peaceful neighbor and constant threatening of the NATO alliance.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Officials in both places said the visit appeared like an effort to meddle in the island's internal politics and rally support for closer U.S. ties.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Alabama Barker Responds to Rumors She Was Hospitalized for Nicotine Withdrawal
The conflict appeared to begin in December 2024 when Bhabie publicly accused Barker of meddling in her relationship with Le Vaughn, her partner and the father of her child.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meddle
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In 2019 he was impeached for abuse of power and obstruction of justice related to his bid to persuade Ukraine to interfere in the presidential election.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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China’s assistant foreign minister, Miao Deyu, told reporters in Beijing on Sunday, according to the People’s Daily, nodding to President James Monroe’s declaration of 1823, warning European powers not to interfere in the Americas.—
Chris Buckley,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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But, if those guys [the oligarchs] do start messing everything up, then there is really something for normal people to worry about.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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So, avoid messing things up with these simple tips for cooking delicious, juicy cheeseburgers on a propane grill.—
Joe Difazio,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Meddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meddle. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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