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
The idea of having Big Government meddle in personal reproductive decisions should raise a red flag for anyone who cares about personal freedoms.
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Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
However, judges have been ruling that DOGE has been meddling too much, and too fast, with Congress’ power to authorize funds and create federal agencies.
—Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Mar. 2025
Parkinson has never been one to meddle in his alma mater’s business or pester Boilermakers coach Matt Painter and his staff with recommendations.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Different owners have different levels of meddling, but this article citing anonymous sources is laying things at Harrison’s feet.
—C. Clark, D. Aldridge, S. Amick, F. Katz, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
However, judges have been ruling that DOGE has been meddling too much, and too fast, with Congress’ power to authorize funds and create federal agencies.
—Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Mar. 2025
Parkinson has never been one to meddle in his alma mater’s business or pester Boilermakers coach Matt Painter and his staff with recommendations.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Different owners have different levels of meddling, but this article citing anonymous sources is laying things at Harrison’s feet.
—C. Clark, D. Aldridge, S. Amick, F. Katz, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meddle
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Moreover, the reason politicians may want to interfere in monetary policy is that low interest rates remain a potent, quick method to boost an economy.—
Ana Carolina Garriga,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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Reigns returned in March to interfere in a cage match between Rollins and Punk.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 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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European leaders have messed it up in the last three years.—
Peter Aitken,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Meddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meddle. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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