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
With little more to do, Brett finds himself in constant ego clashes with his ex-wife Melissa’s (Nora Zehetner) meddlesome new husband, Connor (Josh Ventura).
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
Much to his chagrin, his unnatural spawn makes for a meddlesome son.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
Romano starred as the sitcom's titular character, Raymond Barone, an Italian sports columnist living in Long Island with his wife (Patricia Heaton), three kids and meddlesome parents right across the street.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Her frugal immigrant parents bring their own food, and Nate’s meddlesome mom harangues her son about his career and her desperation for a grandchild.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
Much to his chagrin, his unnatural spawn makes for a meddlesome son.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
Romano starred as the sitcom's titular character, Raymond Barone, an Italian sports columnist living in Long Island with his wife (Patricia Heaton), three kids and meddlesome parents right across the street.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Her frugal immigrant parents bring their own food, and Nate’s meddlesome mom harangues her son about his career and her desperation for a grandchild.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meddlesome
Adjective
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April Kiser, a spokesperson for Arkansas State Parks, said Memorial Day weekend is a particularly busy time for state parks.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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This one is too busy careening all over the tonal map for any of that.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 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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The couple cited the intrusive U.K. press and a lack of support from the palace as their reasons for the move.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2025
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For some, that same gesture can feel intrusive – even jarring.—
Brian N. Chin,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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While the wrinkling could be slightly annoying for some, given the luxurious feel of the sateen cover, the wrinkling wasn’t a deal breaker.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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For anyone with wide feet who’s used to settling for less in terms of fit, this slip-on style is a breath of fresh air—no annoying break-in period, no hotspots, and no slipping around.—
Lauren Paige Richeson,
Health,
29 May 2025
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“Meddlesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meddlesome. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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