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
This setup was designed to prevent the Foundation from meddling in the operations of the business – the type of meddling seen with Jørgensen’s firing.
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Tima Bansal, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
While her mom, who works as an ultrasound technician in Olympia, Wash., had meddled in her love life before, this was a whole new level.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 21 May 2025
The lawsuit has led to accusations from journalists that Paramount leadership has meddled in coverage of Trump, compromising their integrity.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The meddling teahouse owner is feeling a bit bored after her high-stakes investigation into a murder in her shop, but then a chance encounter with a distressed young woman leads her to another rookie investigation into the death of an enigmatic influencer.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 May 2025
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Tima Bansal, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
While her mom, who works as an ultrasound technician in Olympia, Wash., had meddled in her love life before, this was a whole new level.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 21 May 2025
The lawsuit has led to accusations from journalists that Paramount leadership has meddled in coverage of Trump, compromising their integrity.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The meddling teahouse owner is feeling a bit bored after her high-stakes investigation into a murder in her shop, but then a chance encounter with a distressed young woman leads her to another rookie investigation into the death of an enigmatic influencer.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meddle
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Any hint that Iran might interfere there—for example, with drone activity, military drills, or even underwater mines—sends traders scrambling.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Cid also said that Bolsonaro refused to interfere regarding camps by supporters that were set up in front of army facilities calling for a military intervention after the then-president lost the election.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 June 2025
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But the bone-dry cabin air and the altitude can really mess things up.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Trim overhanging limbs and relocate furniture to avoid popular bird perches that drop messes onto your patio.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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“Meddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meddle. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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