as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
without the interference of the rain, we could have made good time on that road trip
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Recent Examples of interference
Waiting roughly one hour after coffee before eating an iron-rich meal eliminated the interference entirely.
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Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
In the aftermath of Pelley’s exit, executive producer Nick Bilton has tried to reassure staffers that the show would be free of corporate interference.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 June 2026
Incidentally, the raw data also revealed a second interference burst from the Russian satellites in a lower-frequency band used by China’s BeiDou navigation system.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Engineers attempted this by reshaping beam side lobes to reduce interference across wider regions.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
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Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
In the aftermath of Pelley’s exit, executive producer Nick Bilton has tried to reassure staffers that the show would be free of corporate interference.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 June 2026
Incidentally, the raw data also revealed a second interference burst from the Russian satellites in a lower-frequency band used by China’s BeiDou navigation system.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Engineers attempted this by reshaping beam side lobes to reduce interference across wider regions.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interference
Noun
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The strong will, solidarity and professional integrity were stronger than all of the obstacles, siege and war.—
Mohammed Ibrahim Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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The Argo float changed that, but not without obstacles.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Plastic, when consumed in large amounts, can lead to serious health issues in dogs, including gastrointestinal upset and a risk of intestinal obstruction.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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In exchange, prosecutors dropped a felony obstruction count.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
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That promise, if validated, could dramatically cut the time and cost of adapting scientific codes for new hardware, a recurring hurdle as supercomputers evolve.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
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Google Glass, however, faced other hurdles.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Rajoub refused the entreaty, much to the frustration and embarrassment of Infantino.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Trump hopes to move past the political embarrassment during a fresh test of his political clout in South Carolina and Nevada.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Assistant coach Kim Weiss, who broke barriers this season, is expected to be named head coach of the Las Vegas expansion franchise in the PWHL.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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An Ocean View King is the best ADA room option since these rooms offer direct, barrier-free access, close proximity to amenities, and indoor corridors with flat surfaces and wider hallways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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“Interference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interference. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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