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
Emma meddles with the romantic life of her entire village—while completely misunderstanding her own romance.
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Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Meet the next generation of meddling kids.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Additionally, in the past year, board members have spent countless hours searching for a permanent CPS superintendent only to watch the process melt down as applicants withdrew their names and CTU and the mayor meddled.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
But recently, the federal government started meddling.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Meet the next generation of meddling kids.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Additionally, in the past year, board members have spent countless hours searching for a permanent CPS superintendent only to watch the process melt down as applicants withdrew their names and CTU and the mayor meddled.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
But recently, the federal government started meddling.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for meddle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meddle
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Hardly surprising when the average American citizen is being fiscally mugged by the consequences of double standards that have long been at play, with Israeli entities not only exempt from registering as foreign agents, but exceptionally blessed to freely interfere in American political life.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Then in August, the administration dismantled the Foreign Malign Influence Center, a branch of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence that had stymied efforts by Russia, China and Iran to interfere in the 2024 election.—
Doug Bock Clark,
ProPublica,
13 Apr. 2026
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This rug can stand up to all your pets’ messes with its durable fibers that are easy to spot-clean.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Rock Hall just messed this one up.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Meddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meddle. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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