INTERACTS Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

interacts

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present tense third-person singular of interact

as in mingles

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Recent Examples of interacts The Furby, a robotic plush toy that has undergone many incarnations since its invention interacts with its owners and even farts. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026 Earlier, Johnny noticed that Ancker likes all of Morgan’s posts on Zephyr, but Morgan never interacts back. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 The ingredient interacts with adenosine receptors involved in inflammation and tissue repair, which is thought to encourage cell growth and support the skin’s natural healing process. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Still, the clock on the wall shapes how your workout interacts with cortisol, sleep and energy. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 Dark matter, which makes up 27% of the universe — and 85% of all matter —interacts with gravity. — Quanta Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 Trust at that age is built through repetition and proximity, through the people and institutions a kid interacts with every day. — Karl Mawhinney, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Because of the way the substance interacts with the body’s nerves, Schwarz said those who chronically use it face nerve injury and numbness. — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Potassium interacts with common blood pressure medications and can be dangerous for people with kidney disease. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

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Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi mingles with supporters at his primary Election Night watch party at Jarvis Square Tavern in Chicago on March 17, 2026.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Here, the spice mingles with cardamom and ginger before giving way to earthy patchouli, papyrus, and creamy orris butter.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of mingles

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The program frequently collaborates with the university’s Connecticut Repertory Theatre company.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
Stylist Samantha McMillen, who also collaborates with Elle’s sister Dakota Fanning, curated the actress’ premiere look.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

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The tragedy deals a fresh blow to Sánchez’ left-wing government, which has already faced corruption scandals, protests over housing affordability and the Ceuta mass migrant crossing earlier this year.

— Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
Consider these fall travel deals your excuse to start daydreaming about your next getaway.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

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Targets household robotics Meta’s reported design requirements place considerable emphasis on how the robot perceives and communicates with people.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
In particular, there’s long been issues regarding how the Commerce Department coordinates and communicates with the FCC on their respective processes for implementing import bans on products made in foreign adversary countries.

— Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of communicates

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Philbrick relates all this less as history than as a stage play.

— Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
The film slowly relates that the aspiring rapper and superfan ingratiated himself into the band’s circles, flying to New York multiple times as a teenager for the purpose.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of relates

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When the weather cooperates, book an al fresco table among the pagoda trees and boxwoods of the lush garden that feels light years away from the city.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
If risk is purely a market phenomenon, the response is to time entries and exits well and hope the cycle cooperates.

— Khalifa Aldhaheri, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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