as in to mess
to interest oneself in what is not one's concern
a strong resentment of outsiders who attempted to interfere with their traditional ways of doing things
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Recent Examples of interfere
These policies are typically in place not to interfere in your personal life but to prevent potential conflicts of interest, favoritism concerns, or workplace disruptions.
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
In his first term, President Trump frequently aired his frustrations about the allegations that Russia interfered on his behalf.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
Others argue that stopping U.S. funding for groups that oppose various governments could strengthen Washington's standing if it is seen as not seeking to interfere in internal politics.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
The Street Profits, Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, interfered in the match and allowed Gargano and Ciampa to retain the titles.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 2 Feb. 2025
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
In his first term, President Trump frequently aired his frustrations about the allegations that Russia interfered on his behalf.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
Others argue that stopping U.S. funding for groups that oppose various governments could strengthen Washington's standing if it is seen as not seeking to interfere in internal politics.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
The Street Profits, Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, interfered in the match and allowed Gargano and Ciampa to retain the titles.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interfere
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Or perhaps blaming the whole Jets mess on Aaron Rodgers.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Pesky messes like glitter, sugar, sprinkles or other fine particles on countertops.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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But in the past, spyware attacks from other providers have been found snooping on phones belonging to politicians, government staffers, and human rights activists.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
31 Jan. 2025
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One of the most interesting reveals came when Jiles admitted to snooping through Dorka’s personal notebook after their breakup, discovering a list of his goals, including a desire to become famous.—
Giana Levy,
refinery29.com,
31 Oct. 2024
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The suspects fled the area on their bicycles southbound on Carrillo Drive after witnesses attempted to intervene, police said.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The district said that this information was never shared with school officials, preventing them from providing resources or intervening. CNN has tried to reach Jocelynn’s mother, Marbella Carranza for comment.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Doctor Who star poked fun at Trump during his remarks, earning loud applause from an audience packed with Hollywood stars.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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First, Murray poked fun at how there has only been one Black anchor of the segment: Michael Che, who has had the role alongside Jost since 2014.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2025
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How odd then, for Republicans to be calling for government to meddle in Apple’s operations.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The private sector also has good reasons to worry that Beijing could meddle more in businesses in the name of supporting them, suffocating innovation and competition.—
Li Yuan,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The appeal came as Trump, key members of his administration and billionaire ally Elon Musk have been criticizing judges who have blocked major pieces of the president's agenda, in some cases arguing that judges have no power to intrude on the president's authority.—
Nate Raymond and Jack Queen,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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Congress established the board after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks to investigate security activities that can intrude on individual rights.—
Charlie Savage,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Interfere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interfere. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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