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interact

verb

Definition of interactnext
as in to collaborate
as in collaborate The students interacted with each other in the classroom.

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Recent Examples of interact Light at this frequency interacts with cells in a way that boosts cellular energy, potentially reducing inflammation to improve neural network connectivity. — Mirin Fader, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The committee recommended expanding the training to all staff and faculty who interact with students. — Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 11 Sep. 2026 Residents can meet the candidates, interact directly with them, learn more about their experience, ask questions and provide feedback. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026 In fact, our report found that 85% of respondents believe businesses should clearly indicate when customers are interacting with AI rather than a person. — Natalie Ruiz, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interact
  1. collaborate
  2. deal
  3. mingle
  4. cooperate
  5. communicate
  6. relate
Verb
  • The bank aims to create welcoming workplaces that encourage employees to collaborate in person.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
  • More than a decade ago, the two researchers were introduced by their mutual boss, the chancellor at UCSF, who encouraged them to collaborate.
    — Pien Huang, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of collaborate
Verb
  • The results are splendid when the duo is dealing, but when the line comes off the ice, the quality of play decreases.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Cuba says new laws allow private businesses to deal directly with the rest of the world.
    — Rick Jervis, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of deal
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  • Inside, Riz Ahmed, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jessica Williams, Michael Urie, Rufus Sewell, Sarah Pidgeon, Christopher McDonald and Elaine Hendrix made the rounds, mingling over canapés and cocktails.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • As the cohosts slipped away from the cocktail hour to pose for photos in another, quieter back room, guests began to mingle.
    — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of mingle
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  • AfD appears just short of an absolute majority, leaving questions over whether other parties’ refusal to cooperate can still keep Germany’s first far-right state government from emerging.
    — Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • If the horizon is clear and the weather cooperates, these are the evenings to circle on your skywatching calendar.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of cooperate
Verb
  • As Ortega figured out how to create an account to communicate with Burciaga, other detainees began giving him their information.
    — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • As for the challenges, all three directors brought up the difficulties of having to communicate in their second language with actors when under the overbearing pressures of being on set.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of communicate
Verb
  • Some contracts also limit coverage for rust, corrosion or sediment-related problems.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
  • And though the plot of Kidman’s abusive boyfriend Jimmy Angelov (played by Goran Visnjic) felt jarring to some, Dunne personally related, as his sister, actress Dominique Dunne, was murdered by her ex in 1982.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026
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“Interact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interact. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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