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 Synonyms for meddling
Adjective
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The Mission Beach tower is the busiest in the entire city, and the beach’s popularity with tourists makes emergencies more likely there.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025 -
But standing in a busy subway station, Duffy vowed to continue providing the city with federal support and confirmed the administration has not withheld funding.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Its peak should come on Tuesday morning, April 22, when moonlight will pose little interference.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Jacob Fatu defeated Braun Strowman in a Last Man Standing match with no outside interference.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 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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The bulk of last month’s overall job gains came in the services sector, with health care and social assistance continuing to drive strong payroll growth (adding 77,800 jobs).—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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More than 40 million Americans rely on SNAP for food assistance nationwide.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
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Much to his chagrin, his unnatural spawn makes for a meddlesome son.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The law barred state funds from going toward the teachings of critical race theory, an academic framework emphasizing slavery’s impact on society today.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Apr. 2025
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He’s been writing, editing and teaching for nearly 50 years, with stops in Hagerstown, Maryland; Riverside, California; Annapolis; Baltimore; and, since 1981, Washington.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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