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
The crisis involves a body and a ticking clock, as well as a zany, meddlesome doorman (Method Man, always welcome) added for good measure.
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Natalia Winkelman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Estimating where exactly competing clubs will rank for the coefficient element is a meddlesome task, not least because only 16 clubs have so far confirmed their place for next season.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Most of the show is a pleasing examination of small-town living and a brother and sister who want to do quality detective work (despite differing tactics) amid poor funding and meddlesome constituents.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
However, the fear of being perceived as overly critical or meddlesome can prevent them from speaking up.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Natalia Winkelman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Estimating where exactly competing clubs will rank for the coefficient element is a meddlesome task, not least because only 16 clubs have so far confirmed their place for next season.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Most of the show is a pleasing examination of small-town living and a brother and sister who want to do quality detective work (despite differing tactics) amid poor funding and meddlesome constituents.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
However, the fear of being perceived as overly critical or meddlesome can prevent them from speaking up.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meddlesome
Adjective
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Fans are excited for what’s going to be a busy rest of the year for Kid Cudi.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
10 July 2025
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Major airports are large, busy, and often behind schedule.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 July 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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Flying drones may avoid some problems navigating terrestrial obstacles and potentially be less intrusive and faster.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Our declaration of revolt against kings and intrusive parliaments was possible because of the theoretical framework provided by Enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke, Thomas Hobbes and others.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Figuring out how to reply to an annoying co-worker on Slack?—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In other words, these annoying tasks will actually start to feel good.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
28 June 2025
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“Meddlesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meddlesome. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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