interfere (with)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interfere (with)
Verb
  • These gaps have long hindered the growth of private assets in investor portfolios.
    Henry Fernandez, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Lower mortgage rates, which have fallen in recent weeks in anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut rates for the first time since December 2024, are helping get buyers back to the market—but experts think that a government shutdown might hinder their return.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After being hampered by injuries late in his time with the Royals, Keller is healthy and happy to be part of Chicago’s bullpen.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The appointment ends a three-month mayoral vacancy that has been hampering efforts to repair the city's aging, leak-prone water system.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Prosecutors say Comey lied about authorizing an FBI source to speak to the media about the investigation and obstructed Congress by making false statements intended to impede lawmakers’ probe into the FBI’s actions, according to a copy of the indictment obtained by The Washington Post.
    Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Another lottery pick, Leo Carlsson, twice impeded Utah’s progress up the ice.
    Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The minor student created memes and posted them on the Instagram account to embarrass and make fun of the students.
    Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
  • That behavior is embarrassing anywhere, and goes against all of golf etiquette.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Griffith and CityBeat reporter Madeline Fening are facing charges, including disorderly conduct, failure to disperse, obstructing a highway and obstructing an emergency responder.
    Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Interfere (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interfere%20%28with%29. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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