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
The actress, director Guillermo del Toro, and the film's production team go behind the scenes of the Creature's first interaction with a human other than Victor Frankenstein.
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Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent scientific studies have found that horticultural therapy promotes creativity, self-esteem, social interaction and sensory stimulation.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Her depiction of everyday human interaction is rich and persuasive, but the larger world her characters inhabit feels underdeveloped.
—Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025
Reservations cost $95 for a two-hour visit, which includes a shot, two drinks, Dole whip and immersive character interactions.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
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Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent scientific studies have found that horticultural therapy promotes creativity, self-esteem, social interaction and sensory stimulation.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Her depiction of everyday human interaction is rich and persuasive, but the larger world her characters inhabit feels underdeveloped.
—Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025
Reservations cost $95 for a two-hour visit, which includes a shot, two drinks, Dole whip and immersive character interactions.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interaction
Noun
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The outcome could potentially have lasting ramifications for civil-military relations and the boundaries of presidential power under the Constitution, particularly during protest movements and domestic emergencies.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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O’Neill could separate politics from personal relations.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Between 13 to 84% of postmenopausal women experience vaginal pain during intercourse, with pelvic floor tension being one of the many reasons behind the discomfort.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
4 Nov. 2025
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Others debated whether the ban should extend to pastors who molested 16- and 17-year-olds without having intercourse.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Interaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interaction. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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