INTERACTS Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

interacts

verb

present tense third-person singular of interact

as in mingles

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Recent Examples of interacts For her, these are the areas where the home truly comes to life and where the design directly interacts with the family’s daily routine. — Bettina Krause, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026 Spearheaded by the intuition of Gen Z cofounder and curator Jonathan Haddad, Sceners Gallery is challenging the way the art market interacts and does business. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 But the effects of substorms, including potential risks to power grids, develop after the solar wind interacts with Earth’s magnetic environment. — Mark Moldwin, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026 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

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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

Definition of collaborates

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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

Definition of deals

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Those instructions travel over Wi-Fi to a small computer inside the robot, which communicates with the motors.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
The distribution facility communicates logistics, inventory capacity, supply chain operations, fulfillment and storage infrastructure.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of communicates

Verb

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

Verb

Lookout Bar has the best vantage point when the weather cooperates; on a clear day, the mountain views are genuinely lovely.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
The company cooperates with the government, but 80% of its 70 or so clients are in the private sector.

— Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of cooperates

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Lembke discusses the parts of the brain that activate in moments of crisis or transcendence, and the cognitive theories that help explain why uncertainty feels so uncomfortable.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Speaking to Variety, Roache-Turner discusses boarding the project and working once more with Browne.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026

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