as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
meddlesome neighbors kept asking the couple when they were going to have children
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Recent Examples of meddlesome
Estimating where exactly competing clubs will rank for the coefficient element is a meddlesome task, not least because only 16 clubs have so far confirmed their place for next season.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Most of the show is a pleasing examination of small-town living and a brother and sister who want to do quality detective work (despite differing tactics) amid poor funding and meddlesome constituents.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
However, the fear of being perceived as overly critical or meddlesome can prevent them from speaking up.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
That stamped out meddlesome primaries by getting Trump on the same page and supporting those candidates, and by saving money that could be used in November instead of in costly intraparty battles.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 20 Apr. 2025
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Most of the show is a pleasing examination of small-town living and a brother and sister who want to do quality detective work (despite differing tactics) amid poor funding and meddlesome constituents.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
However, the fear of being perceived as overly critical or meddlesome can prevent them from speaking up.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
That stamped out meddlesome primaries by getting Trump on the same page and supporting those candidates, and by saving money that could be used in November instead of in costly intraparty battles.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meddlesome
Adjective
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As Lauryn was busy working at her warehouse alongside sister Jessica Shannon and her friend Paisley, June stopped by to inform them of her big plan.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Despite the setback in Denver, the couple has been busy in the meantime.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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There’s something officious about Alden Ehrenreich.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2023
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Her charming luxury treasure trove has none of that officious chilliness that defines the typical store of its ilk but instead feels like a brocanterie crammed with interesting, unexpected luxury goods from across the world.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
2 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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For America to retain our status as the hub of the financial world, global investors need to know that dollars invested in U.S. financial institutions will not be subject to intrusive government regulation and taxation, and that their financial privacy will be protected.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
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This precision timing enhances conversion rates and improves the customer experience, making interactions feel serendipitous rather than intrusive.—
Maria Youth,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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And the positivity surrounding it is annoying, including my own.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Each cup is made from a single piece of heavy-gauge stainless steel, so there are no annoying seams for flour or sugar to get stuck in.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 June 2025
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“Meddlesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meddlesome. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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