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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of interaction These objects are thought to have wandered in from the Kuiper Belt beyond Pluto, their paths perhaps perturbed by distant gravitational interactions with the gas giant planets, or even a nudge from a passing star. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026 According to Meta’s product website, a capture LED illuminates when the camera is recording and users can manage or delete photos, videos and voice interactions through the company’s software. Joshua Hong, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026 Your critique throughout this entire interaction has been completely justified. New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026 Krogan has been at the forefront of using new technology to look into protein interactions. Pien Huang, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interaction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interaction
relation
Noun
  • Israel has seen its own relations with Turkey deteriorate during Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s more than two-decade rule.
    Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The expansion of the Pell grants to short-term programs has been a decade in the making, said Jim Hermes, associate vice president of government relations at the American Association of Community Colleges.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Interaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interaction. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!