Definition of interactionnext
as in relation
doings between individuals or groups she guessed from the friendly interaction that they were close to the other parents in the organization

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Recent Examples of interaction Garrett says the new protocols acknowledge that academic institutions have the responsibility to take steps for the safety of their researchers and protect them from potentially dangerous interactions with conspiracy theorists and other reactionary zealots. Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 12 June 2026 In reality, narcissistic pathology can’t be defined by a single behavior, nor can it be identified based on a single interaction. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Kaplan’s interactions with employees, according to several former staffers, could similarly veer into the unprofessional. Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Alligator Biologist Alicia Wassmer said that as North Carolina’s human population booms, biologists are seeing more human-alligator interactions in the state. Eva Flowe june 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for interaction
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Noun
  • The imminent diplomatic normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia was what motivated Hamas to conduct its massive attack on civilians on October 7th.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Trump held a call today with the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to discuss strategic relations and the situation in the Middle East, the Qatari government said in a statement.
    Sarah Dean, NBC news, 12 June 2026
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  • The two counts of rape Høiby was convicted of did not involve intercourse.
    Gwladys Fouche, USA Today, 15 June 2026
  • However, soy isoflavones didn’t appear to provide significant overall benefits for painful intercourse, hot flashes, night sweats, and psychological symptoms.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 22 May 2026

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“Interaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interaction. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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