interference

noun

ˌin-tər-ˈfir-ən(t)s How to pronounce interference (audio)
Definition of interferencenext
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 In a survey of over 120 people who had been held at Thomson, conducted by legal advocacy group The Washington Lawyers' Committee, many reported the same interference. — Christie Thompson, NPR, 13 July 2026 She was arrested on a third-degree felony charge of interference with a sporting or entertainment event under Florida law and transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center for processing, according to the affidavit. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 13 July 2026 Trump and 18 of his allies were indicted in the case on election interference charges in 2023, but the case was dismissed in November 2025. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026 Justice John Paul Stevens said the 2nd Amendment was added to the Constitution to protect state militias from federal interference. — Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for interference
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interference
  1. obstacle
  2. obstruction
  3. hurdle
  4. embarrassment
  5. barrier
Noun
  • Despite the obstacles, families will be moving into the two units within the next few weeks and will be able to stay for as long as necessary.
    — Julianna Mejia July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • Any effort to federalize or take over elections would face serious legal obstacles, said Nahal Kazemi, a Chapman University law professor.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of obstacle
Noun
  • Land's End is one of the best places on mainland Britain to watch the eclipse because of its vast Atlantic horizon and minimal obstruction toward the west-northwest.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026
  • Frequently check for obstructions in the material, like staples or screws, and keep two hands on the saw to improve control and stability.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
Definition of obstruction
Noun
  • To directly address these technical, safety, and regulatory hurdles, the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the international energy technology firm Eni have established a new commercial engineering services company named RH3OVA.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
  • There are still some hurdles to get Trout to the game this year.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 5 July 2026
Definition of hurdle
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  • In the first half of the album, Dean explores unstable characters—bearing some resemblance, perhaps, to their indie-sleaze peers—with both second-hand embarrassment and fascination.
    — Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026
  • By every ordinary rule of public life, the South Station scene should have induced annoyance or caused embarrassment.
    — Julia Dhar, Time, 11 July 2026
Definition of embarrassment
Noun
  • In France, youth sports are heavily subsidized by local municipalities and community groups, substantially lowering the barrier for entry.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • In an era where youth sports can cost parents thousands of dollars, a new no-cost league in the historic Northeast neighborhoods launched by the Kansas City Current aims to break down the financial barrier.
    — PJ Green July 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
Definition of barrier

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“Interference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interference. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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