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 The vulnerability exists in the interaction between OpenSSH, the code library implementing SSH connections, and musl, a lightweight alternative to the libc library that, unlike most other Linux distributions, is used in Alpine. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026 Using a touch screen even makes sense for limited interaction by digital content editors of all stripes, but reaching across the keyboard a lot is tiring, as with any touch laptop. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026 Understanding how these differences impact interactions with blood sugar can affect daily dietary choices, especially for people with diabetes, prediabetes, or concerns about sugar intake. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2026 Biofuel showed the strongest negative interaction between practical attitudes and sustainability values. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interaction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interaction
relation
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  • Tariffs and American relations with Canada have been top of mind in parts of the district.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • By contrast, recent restrictions or delays suggest a greater emphasis on managing relations with Beijing and avoiding unnecessary escalation.
    — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Interaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interaction. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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