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 Synonyms for meddling
Adjective
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Waters is supportive of the new film and had every intention of seeing it opening weekend, but was waylaid by his busy schedule.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025 -
Manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta have been busy in the transfer window, but could more incomings be on the way?—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That approach works better, interfering less with the maestro’s performance(s), while sleight of hand allows the actor to appear opposite himself in a handful of scenes.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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The complaint, if upheld by the board next month, could be forwarded to the Lake County Prosecutor’s office in reference to electioneering, interfering in the polls and interfering with an election officer.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Catcher’s interference by Torrens didn’t help matters.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
21 Aug. 2025
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That was catcher’s interference, putting two men on with nobody out.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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More than 660 families from across the country have received financial assistance from the foundation, Sommer said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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For assistance evacuating large animals, in Santa Barbara County please contact the County Animal Services Disaster Hotline at 805-681-4332.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The more unified Ethiopia becomes, the less meddlesome outsiders will be able to exploit its divisions.—
Jeffrey Feltman,
Foreign Affairs,
26 Dec. 2022
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But instead of meddlesome mamas making matches, the dating game now more closely resembles the stock market, with daters’ valuations charting up and down.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
15 June 2025
Noun
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At the end of his teaching career, Chris Fons convened Indigenous students at Riverside High School as part of a mentorship program that previewed college and career opportunities for them.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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To teach kids to play the role of C, educators must focus less on teaching and more on creating a space for kids to ask.—
Pia Lauritzen,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 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
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“Meddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meddling. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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