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 interference
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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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Recent Examples of meddling
Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
The statement also contained a warning to Iran regarding its meddling in the conflict.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Frustration at Iran’s meddling in other countries Still, Ozcelik noted the potentially violent backlash could be tempered by growing frustration, even among Shiite populations, at Iran’s meddling in other countries’ affairs.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Two of the firms, WilmerHale and Jenner & Block, hired lawyers who worked on former special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, including Mueller himself.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Google has not been banned outright, though Google Maps is sometimes disrupted by government meddling.
—Sophie Spiegelberger, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
Thus the grab-bag approach of anything that might sniff of cost-reduction, including price controls and market meddling.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
In the Tokyo context, it’s believed that silence on such matters actually helps to protect the BOJ from political meddling.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
That perspective is understandable, given decades of foreign meddling in Africa.
—Comfort Ero, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
But recently, the federal government started meddling.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
Williams, 40, faces a whisper campaign of criticism for communication lapses, meddling in police operations, and filling jobs with former colleagues from her previous employer, Miami Beach.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
The league has enough meddling owners and microphone fiends.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
All's fair in love and war — an idiom that Cressida (second from left, played by Jessica Madsen) and her meddling mama would do well to remember while courting the Prince!
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Instead of meddling in the permitting process, the president should send a recovery package to Congress to help families rebuild, Newsom said, citing a letter from a bipartisan delegation of California legislators that called for federal funding.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Others have urged him to stop meddling with allies.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
That does lend itself to meddling in Central and South America.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Practical, traditional and somewhat meddling, Aunt Maysilee places importance on societal norms.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
Craig basically blames this breakup on Salley meddling in their business.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
The statement also contained a warning to Iran regarding its meddling in the conflict.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Frustration at Iran’s meddling in other countries Still, Ozcelik noted the potentially violent backlash could be tempered by growing frustration, even among Shiite populations, at Iran’s meddling in other countries’ affairs.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Two of the firms, WilmerHale and Jenner & Block, hired lawyers who worked on former special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, including Mueller himself.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Google has not been banned outright, though Google Maps is sometimes disrupted by government meddling.
—Sophie Spiegelberger, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
Thus the grab-bag approach of anything that might sniff of cost-reduction, including price controls and market meddling.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
In the Tokyo context, it’s believed that silence on such matters actually helps to protect the BOJ from political meddling.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
That perspective is understandable, given decades of foreign meddling in Africa.
—Comfort Ero, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Meet the next generation of meddling kids.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
But recently, the federal government started meddling.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
Williams, 40, faces a whisper campaign of criticism for communication lapses, meddling in police operations, and filling jobs with former colleagues from her previous employer, Miami Beach.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
The league has enough meddling owners and microphone fiends.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
All's fair in love and war — an idiom that Cressida (second from left, played by Jessica Madsen) and her meddling mama would do well to remember while courting the Prince!
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Instead of meddling in the permitting process, the president should send a recovery package to Congress to help families rebuild, Newsom said, citing a letter from a bipartisan delegation of California legislators that called for federal funding.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Others have urged him to stop meddling with allies.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
That does lend itself to meddling in Central and South America.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meddling
Adjective
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Jet fuel prices are rising as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies, putting cost pressure on airlines as the busy summer travel season approaches.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Ask the staff for a quieter room that ideally doesn’t face the main road; typical of the city, Admiralty Way is constantly busy, and in the rainy season heavy thunderstorms can be enough to wake one out of sleep—light sleepers will do well to pick a room that’s more internal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Without any thermal interference from vibrating atoms because the atoms are so cold as to be nearly still, scientists hope to isolate the minuscule signals from dark matter.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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In addition, much of the feedback seems to urge the FCC to deny the plan over other impacts, including interference to astronomy and light pollution concerns.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This approach echoed that of Ba Khin, who spoke of teaching meditation without interfering in his students’ personal faith.—
Daniel M. Stuart,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
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The observers, who are both recruited and trained by the Office of Personnel Management, are expected to watch, listen and take notes without interfering in the voting process.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That money is supposed to be deployed for things like the construction of affordable or workforce housing, rehabilitation of existing housing, and down payment assistance for homebuyers.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Each Travelive guest receives VIP assistance in airports and ports – being met at jetway, assisted with luggage and breezed through security with no waiting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Pass the legislation and stop messing with our circadian rhythms.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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If a co-worker interrupts a research stretch, calmly propose another time to avoid offending them or messing with your pre-set schedule.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The fact is, in a newsroom full of meddlesome, sometimes pushy people, Beverly was none of that.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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Michelle Orth, who presides over a 5th grade classroom at Madison School in South Holland, teaching is about building strong connections.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The church is still open to renovation if community members raise enough funds and the use is consistent with Catholic church teachings, leaders said.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When Sonny eventually passes out, Chee starts doing some snooping around.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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Thornton, a vice president of strategic communications who has worked downtown for 17 years, including a decade with AIMCLEAR, was no stranger to snooping on behalf of his colleagues and his employer.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Meddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meddling. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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