as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
without the interference of the rain, we could have made good time on that road trip
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Recent Examples of interference
When political interference disrupts the research pipeline, the country cedes advantage to international competitors that are rapidly expanding their investments in knowledge creation.
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Andrew V. Papachristos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Preservation is sometimes just an excuse for interference.
—Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Sydney Bard’s interference infraction provided a statistical advantage for the hosts in the ensuing special teams battle.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
The intelligence assessment said Russia is still an enemy and said Russia is still going to do malign election interference.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for interference
Andrew V. Papachristos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Preservation is sometimes just an excuse for interference.
—Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Sydney Bard’s interference infraction provided a statistical advantage for the hosts in the ensuing special teams battle.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
The intelligence assessment said Russia is still an enemy and said Russia is still going to do malign election interference.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for interference
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interference
Noun
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Your passion must propel you forward when obstacles arise.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Many beneficiaries already face obstacles getting through to the Social Security’s phone lines to make an in-person appointment and then need to drive to a field office, said Kathleen Romig, director of Social Security and disability policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In November 2021, Burke was sentenced to 46 years in jail for assault and obstruction of justice.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
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Remember to check your outdoor AC units and remove leaves or any other obstructions that can cause blockages or safety hazards.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Data Sharing Without Risk Security and trust remain critical hurdles.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The documentation required by each state also varies, and ID seekers discussing the REAL ID process online have commented on hurdles for people who have had name changes or other inconsistencies in their documentation.—
CNN.com,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Court records show that CGV was keen to avoid embarrassment associated with the deal.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2025
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The term had the slightly kitschy flavor of other Cold War embarrassments—C.I.A. spy cats and Reds-under-the-bed paranoia.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Trump has long believed that EU tariffs and non-tariff barriers had unfairly restricted U.S. sales of automobiles and other goods.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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India and China also have some non-trade barriers, noted Sung Won Sohn, professor of finance and economics at Loyola Marymount University and chief economist at SS Economics.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Interference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interference. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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