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
This hiring trend harkens back to pre-pandemic days and the tight labor market of 2018 and 2019, when firms prioritized in-person interaction, according to researchers specializing in entry-level recruitment.
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Hard to tell from one interaction.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2026
Kaye was also impressed with Hughes’ interactions with visitors.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The interaction was captured on video by news agencies.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Hard to tell from one interaction.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2026
Kaye was also impressed with Hughes’ interactions with visitors.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The interaction was captured on video by news agencies.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interaction
Noun
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The outcome could potentially have lasting ramifications for civil-military relations and the boundaries of presidential power under the Constitution, particularly during protest movements and domestic emergencies.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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O’Neill could separate politics from personal relations.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Vaginal estrogen can be especially effective for easing urinary symptoms and issues like vaginal dryness or painful intercourse that can accompany menopause.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Between 13 to 84% of postmenopausal women experience vaginal pain during intercourse, with pelvic floor tension being one of the many reasons behind the discomfort.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Interaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interaction. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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