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 Jason Duink says the biggest effect of the unit’s decommissioning will not be to public safety, but the loss of positive community interaction. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 Alek, who’s been to Arrowhead multiple times to watch Kelce in action, remembered a funny interaction between Kelce and his dad during practice. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 The article stated that Mickelson is no longer a member at The Farms Golf Club near San Diego after the alleged interaction, which reportedly occurred in the spring. Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Mike Brown, supervisory special agent in the FBI Field Office in Miami, said he’s seen cases of individuals reporting years of interaction with scammers. Ella Moore july 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for interaction
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Noun
  • By 1810, relations between France and Russia were on the rocks, and Europe was hopping toward yet another war.
    Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026
  • However, a pre-set schedule may keep relations stable for a while longer.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • The two counts of rape Høiby was convicted of did not involve intercourse.
    Gwladys Fouche, USA Today, 15 June 2026
  • However, soy isoflavones didn’t appear to provide significant overall benefits for painful intercourse, hot flashes, night sweats, and psychological symptoms.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 22 May 2026

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“Interaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interaction. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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