as in interfered
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 meddled
Additionally, in the past year, board members have spent countless hours searching for a permanent CPS superintendent only to watch the process melt down as applicants withdrew their names and CTU and the mayor meddled.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
As far as the Rose Bowl’s contention that representatives of Kroenke Sports and Entertainment and SoFi Stadium meddled in the matter by encouraging UCLA to change stadiums, leading to a claim of tortious interference, legal scholars are divided.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Musk has also meddled in Texas politics before.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Washington owner Josh Harris, per reports, meddled, leading to offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury’s exit after two seasons.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Brennan, who was not immediately available for comment, has denied wrongdoing, especially in his role helping lead a sprawling multiagency investigation into whether Russia meddled in the 2016 presidential election to help Trump defeat Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Swalwell was a member of the House Intelligence Committee and a driving force in the investigation into whether Russia meddled in the 2016 election.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
Further, there are hints of similarities between Saputo and Vergara, two men who meddled in their MLS teams but also had more prized soccer holdings in other leagues.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The roster of characters included powerful gods who frequently meddled in the affairs of mortals for their own entertainment and the villagers, warlords, and fighters who kept Xena and Gabrielle on their toes in every episode.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
As far as the Rose Bowl’s contention that representatives of Kroenke Sports and Entertainment and SoFi Stadium meddled in the matter by encouraging UCLA to change stadiums, leading to a claim of tortious interference, legal scholars are divided.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Musk has also meddled in Texas politics before.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Washington owner Josh Harris, per reports, meddled, leading to offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury’s exit after two seasons.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Brennan, who was not immediately available for comment, has denied wrongdoing, especially in his role helping lead a sprawling multiagency investigation into whether Russia meddled in the 2016 presidential election to help Trump defeat Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Swalwell was a member of the House Intelligence Committee and a driving force in the investigation into whether Russia meddled in the 2016 election.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
Further, there are hints of similarities between Saputo and Vergara, two men who meddled in their MLS teams but also had more prized soccer holdings in other leagues.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The roster of characters included powerful gods who frequently meddled in the affairs of mortals for their own entertainment and the villagers, warlords, and fighters who kept Xena and Gabrielle on their toes in every episode.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meddled
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Police said one man interfered as officers tried to assist the victim and refused to back away, ignoring multiple warnings.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Kam Hendrix interfered in the match, but NXT North American champion Myles Borne came in and chased him off.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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This mash-up is not a dish to be messed with.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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That idea has led to a rigid view that symphonic pieces aren’t to be messed with.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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“Meddled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meddled. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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