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 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

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Haim and her sisters are longtime friends of Swift’s and have collaborated on various musical projects.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Which sounds naff, but a great company is just actually a collection of processes that [also allow people to] innovate and change and collaborate.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of collaborate

Verb

There his life was devoid of high school hallmarks such as mingling and dating women, dances and learning about the world through pop culture.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
The evening started in the restaurant’s outdoor area in the back, where guests gathered over margaritas and mingled before being summoned inside.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of mingle

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Police said the driver involved remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026
Mizusawa argues federal, state, and local governments should cooperate in enforcing immigration laws and has criticized efforts to limit cooperation between local authorities and federal immigration officials.

— Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of cooperate

Verb

One of the most prominent theories about the origins of human language is that our ancestors started to communicate using gestural language.

— Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
That’s me communicating when stuff isn’t right, and communicating when stuff is right, and making sure that his confidence is still there, just continuing to get better.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026

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