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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Recent Examples of meddling
Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
To suggest that there would be any weird nefarious meddling here, okay?
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Nebraska Democrats decried his last-minute candidacy as an example of the GOP meddling in their primary with a scheme to siphon votes away from Osborn in the fall.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 13 May 2026
On Tuesday, the New York Times reported that the Congressional Leadership Fund is one of two Republican super PACs meddling in Democratic congressional primaries across the country to promote more progressive candidates.
—Mathew Miranda
may 13, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
In a bid to (sort of) preemptively defend itself against regulatory meddling, league officials earlier this month gave advisors to FCC chairman Brendan Carr a presentation designed to underscore the NFL’s commitment to over-the-air television.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Sure, all this meddling does muck up the pacing somewhat, but who cares?
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Recessions, depressions, wars, pandemics, political meddling, stock market crashes, regulation, and recalls have repeatedly threatened carmakers’ continued survival.
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Hugo erred on the side of religious tolerance, while accepting state meddling in church affairs, positions that pleased no one in power.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Mar. 2026
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 14 May 2026
But this is a sitting legislator that’s meddling in races in the other body against an incumbent.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
However, life soon started meddling in her plans.
—Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
The source said the owners aren’t meddling in routine day-to-day operations.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The Italian host nation went on to win the tournament, but it was soiled by accusations of meddling from Mussolini.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
As the Hungarian election approaches, media reports have suggested Russian secret services were meddling to tip Sunday’s vote in Orbán’s favor, something Russia denied.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Ambassadors who spoke with me did so on the condition of anonymity to avoid the appearance of meddling in domestic politics.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Meet the next generation of meddling kids.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Practical, traditional and somewhat meddling, Aunt Maysilee places importance on societal norms.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
Kennedy’s move to reshape the CDC panel—the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP—came amid Kennedy’s many other attempts to undermine it, as well as a court order to undo that meddling.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
To suggest that there would be any weird nefarious meddling here, okay?
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Nebraska Democrats decried his last-minute candidacy as an example of the GOP meddling in their primary with a scheme to siphon votes away from Osborn in the fall.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 13 May 2026
On Tuesday, the New York Times reported that the Congressional Leadership Fund is one of two Republican super PACs meddling in Democratic congressional primaries across the country to promote more progressive candidates.
—Mathew Miranda
may 13, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
In a bid to (sort of) preemptively defend itself against regulatory meddling, league officials earlier this month gave advisors to FCC chairman Brendan Carr a presentation designed to underscore the NFL’s commitment to over-the-air television.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Sure, all this meddling does muck up the pacing somewhat, but who cares?
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Recessions, depressions, wars, pandemics, political meddling, stock market crashes, regulation, and recalls have repeatedly threatened carmakers’ continued survival.
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Hugo erred on the side of religious tolerance, while accepting state meddling in church affairs, positions that pleased no one in power.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Adam’s devious plan and meddling soon sets everything, and everyone, spiraling out of control.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 14 May 2026
But this is a sitting legislator that’s meddling in races in the other body against an incumbent.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
However, life soon started meddling in her plans.
—Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
The source said the owners aren’t meddling in routine day-to-day operations.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The Italian host nation went on to win the tournament, but it was soiled by accusations of meddling from Mussolini.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
As the Hungarian election approaches, media reports have suggested Russian secret services were meddling to tip Sunday’s vote in Orbán’s favor, something Russia denied.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Ambassadors who spoke with me did so on the condition of anonymity to avoid the appearance of meddling in domestic politics.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Meet the next generation of meddling kids.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meddling
Adjective
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Pool service can be a bit slow during busy times, but once your perfectly prepared daiquiri arrives, all is forgiven.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The possible labor action has raised concerns about how the park could operate during one of the busiest travel periods of the year, particularly as schools begin letting out for summer break.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Their removal has raised concerns of political interference as Kennedy seeks to wield more influence over HHS’s panels of independent experts.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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Marte’s three-run homer, the first walk-off of his career, was preceded by home plate umpire Bill Miller calling Susac for catcher’s interference.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Several legislative efforts are currently underway to keep the federal government from interfering in California elections.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The pattern of stripes shows that the photon’s two interfering paths are wave-like, also suggesting that a quantum particle behaves much like a wave.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Experts and officials say the progress is largely thanks to the billions of dollars in public spending statewide, expanding street outreach, boosting rental assistance and converting motels into shelters and supportive housing, among other efforts to alleviate homelessness.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Significantly for the Charlotte area, the region is eligible for both grants and closing cost assistance.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
Verb
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LeBron James loves messing with that nemesis named Father Time.—
Candace Buckner,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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He was seen during his Tuesday practice round messing with his shoe and sock on his right foot before ultimately calling it quits.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The unit's playing time in those games had been limited by a combination of blowouts (wins and losses), minute restrictions (Aaron Gordon) and meddlesome minor injuries (Jamal Murray's ankle and shoulder).—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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Woody Johnson is known to be meddlesome, impatient and easily influenced by headlines.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Adams brings 28 years of experience in teaching and administrative roles to Grapevine-Colleyville.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2026
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After the show, the garden will beworking educational garden, transferred to a college for young adults, where parts of the planting and growing elements will continue to be used for teaching and training in horticulture, craft and food-related skills.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Besides the risk of Oracle snooping into your business, there’s also the possibility of regulatory capture — that is, because Ellison is so tight with the Trumps, what remains of the government watchdogs won’t stop it.—
Elizabeth Lopatto,
The Verge,
29 Apr. 2026
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This leads to a lively scene where Carl and his glowering right-hand man make an impromptu visit to Hypergnosis headquarters and demand a demonstration of Duncan’s snooping network.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Meddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meddling. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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