INTERACT Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

interact

verb

Definition of interact

as in to collaborate

as in collaborate The students interacted with each other in the classroom.

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Recent Examples of interact As John walks several miles to catch up to Hal (who takes pictures with adoring fans at a taco stand), a holographic construct of a younger Hal emerges from the ring and briefly interacts with John. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026 The ingredients in the brine interact with the meat in different ways, affecting its flavor, color and texture while also helping keep it safe to eat. — Anna Dilger, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026 But newer technology has added more pathways for drivers to interact with their phones, including navigation, voice assistants and social media. — Diana Anos, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026 Clearing encampments could also lead to more criminal charges as homeless populations interact with law enforcement, said Jessica Lefkowitz, executive director of Hearts for the Invisible Charlotte Coalition. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interact

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Verb

Geneticist Shai Carmi, an associate professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has collaborated on an unpublished analysis of another grave from the same cemetery but was not involved in the research on Zosia.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, board members urged the county office to work with the district toward a resolution, with board member Jasjit Singh calling it an opportunity for the county office to collaborate with the district on its fiscal challenges.

— Chaewon Chung August 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of collaborate

Verb

The war has dealt another major blow to Iran’s economy, deepening the state of economic crisis the country was already in.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
With a new television rights deal to be brokered by the Premier League within the next two years, the value of its members will likely increase.

— Simon Hughes, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of deal

Verb

Getting dressed up, mixing and mingling with good friends, eating great food, and toasting with special cocktails are all part of the experience.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026
The ‘next step’ On a sunny September day last year in the Chinese port city of Ningbo, not far from Shanghai, higher-ups from shipping company Sea Legend mingled with local transport officials at a port terminal.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of mingle

Verb

The deal came as Washington increased pressure on neighboring Rwanda over its support for M23 rebels, a dynamic analysts say may help explain Congo’s willingness to cooperate.

— Mark Banchereau, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Boohoo, which bought department store chain Debenhams in 2021 and years later renamed itself Debenhams Group, reportedly said through a spokesperson that the company has already cooperated fully with the watchdog.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of cooperate

Verb

The seven-time world champion has spoken of improvements within the team, including some changes with the engineering group that included the off-season appointment of a new race engineer, Carlo Santi, to communicate with him on the radio.

— Luke Smith, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Great presidents have shown the importance of communicating their vision and their reasoning for undertaking a certain action.

— Tom Jurkowsky, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of communicate

Verb

Real estate and related industries used to account for as much as 30% of GDP in China.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Pittsburgh Public Safety While no indication was made that the incidents are related in any way, Wednesday morning's shootings comes less than 24 hours after gunfire rang out inside a business along Frankstown Avenue in Homewood on Tuesday.

— Mike Darnay, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

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