as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
the bride's parents promised that they would never be meddling in-laws
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as in interfering
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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as in interference
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Recent Examples of meddling
Michael Rios, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
How then could Fed meddling lift the economy?
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Despite their kids belonging to a more open and fluid generation, the parents’ chaotic meddling threatens to upend everything.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Houry and Daskalakis told The Associated Press that Monarez had tried to guard against political meddling in scientific research and health recommendations.
—Mike Stobbe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
The state that’s creating the AI revolution especially ought to refrain from such meddling.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
Bondi has reportedly ordered up a grand-jury probe into the Obama Administration’s analysis of Russian meddling in the 2016 election, a subject already thoroughly investigated.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
The Tunney Act was created in the 1970s in reaction to President Nixon’s meddling in the M&A market.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
Lawmakers in Washington and in statehouses across the country should move with alacrity and act on this issue before American companies, our justice system, and our capital markets are subjected to further foreign meddling.
—Michael Patrick Flanagan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
To elevate the roadhouse into a top-tier venue, Dalton confronts meddling patrons with a cutthroat, no-nonsense policy.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
But that doesn’t mean Erdogan is done meddling with the central bank.
—Ryan Hogg, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
When local developer Tony Curran is murdered, the Thursday Murder Club decides to put their cold case-solving skills to good use, meddling in the investigation of DCI Chris Hudson and his colleague Donna de Freitas.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
While some supporters may argue the case for accountability among Fed voting members, many on Wall Street are chalking this up to further meddling by the White House.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
The episode itself mirrors the conceit, unfolding as a true oner, with the camera weaving and barreling through the set in a state of mounting, anxious momentum as Matt’s meddling escalates.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
But the current administration in Brasília, and many others in the Latin American nation, see it as the US meddling in its affairs.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
How then could Fed meddling lift the economy?
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Despite their kids belonging to a more open and fluid generation, the parents’ chaotic meddling threatens to upend everything.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Houry and Daskalakis told The Associated Press that Monarez had tried to guard against political meddling in scientific research and health recommendations.
—Mike Stobbe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
The state that’s creating the AI revolution especially ought to refrain from such meddling.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
Bondi has reportedly ordered up a grand-jury probe into the Obama Administration’s analysis of Russian meddling in the 2016 election, a subject already thoroughly investigated.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
The Tunney Act was created in the 1970s in reaction to President Nixon’s meddling in the M&A market.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
Lawmakers in Washington and in statehouses across the country should move with alacrity and act on this issue before American companies, our justice system, and our capital markets are subjected to further foreign meddling.
—Michael Patrick Flanagan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
There’s a fine line between meddling and offering the type of oversight and stewardship necessary over a front office and staff that deserves no benefit of the doubt.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
To elevate the roadhouse into a top-tier venue, Dalton confronts meddling patrons with a cutthroat, no-nonsense policy.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
But that doesn’t mean Erdogan is done meddling with the central bank.
—Ryan Hogg, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
When local developer Tony Curran is murdered, the Thursday Murder Club decides to put their cold case-solving skills to good use, meddling in the investigation of DCI Chris Hudson and his colleague Donna de Freitas.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
While some supporters may argue the case for accountability among Fed voting members, many on Wall Street are chalking this up to further meddling by the White House.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
The episode itself mirrors the conceit, unfolding as a true oner, with the camera weaving and barreling through the set in a state of mounting, anxious momentum as Matt’s meddling escalates.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meddling
Adjective
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It's been a busy week for the European technology sector.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The seven people killed by the explosions are believed to have been working for Devastating Pyrotechnics in the busy days ahead of a string of shows scheduled on and around the Fourth of July.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Particle has also accused Epic of defaming the company and interfering in its business relations.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The ministry said the statements violate a principle of international law that bars ambassadors from interfering in the host country’s internal affairs.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In addition, there is proven evidence of interference by the Israeli government during the most recent edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, in which the event was used as a political instrument.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Later in the game, he got beat on a big play by Packers wide receiver Malik Heath that Lattimore thought should have been an offensive pass interference.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The last two seasons have proven that the team starts off slow, which ends up messing their chances of making the playoffs.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On top of that, the Wawa Foundation also sends care packages to troops, and the employees can receive tuition assistance.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Discounted membership options are available for young adults and qualifying recipients of government assistance.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The special ops unit chases every lead possible, from bribes to Mexican drug cartels, a meddlesome L.A. District Attorney (Merrick McCartha) and corruption in the government of Belarus.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Also on deck for Lionsgate are Good Fortune starring Keanu Reeves as a meddlesome angel along with Seth Rogen and Aziz Ansar and Hunger Games helmer Francis Lawrence’s Stephen King adaptation, The Long Walk.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Potential trouble arises when the wily victim of Danny’s, Pauline, starts snooping around the house, hears Danny’s voice and starts to bargain for her silence.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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In the film, Shy is played by Jay Lycurgo, an alternately sensitive and intimidating young actor in his breakout role, and the bag doesn’t appear until midway through, when the film crew go snooping without permission in the students’ room.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Invest in Teachers Finland constantly ranks at the top in education outcomes, and teaching is one of the most respected professions here.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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There were also countless teaching opportunities.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Meddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meddling. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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