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
Former board member Patsy Marino, who chaired the search committee, is quoted in the whistleblower complaint saying the search process was subject to interference and manipulation; the museum’s statement, without going into specifics, denies that.
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Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
The system would direct signals more precisely and reduce unnecessary interference with nearby networks.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
And in March, van Keulen dismissed one of the Mountain West’s counterclaims against the Pac-12 but ruled two others could proceed to trial, most notably the tortious interference claims.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Steph De Lander and Indi Hartwell thanks to J Rod’s interference.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for interference
Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
The system would direct signals more precisely and reduce unnecessary interference with nearby networks.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
And in March, van Keulen dismissed one of the Mountain West’s counterclaims against the Pac-12 but ruled two others could proceed to trial, most notably the tortious interference claims.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Steph De Lander and Indi Hartwell thanks to J Rod’s interference.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interference
Noun
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Another obstacle is that the group hasn’t secured a stadium site.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Black entrepreneurs continue to face tremendous obstacles securing funding, city contracts and institutional support.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Mailyan is due to be sentenced on September 10, 2026, and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison for each count of wire fraud and five years in prison for each count of obstruction.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Washington, under Trump, views this not as an independent initiative but as an obstruction, and is increasingly willing to use tariffs, energy threats, and diplomatic pressure to bring Paris back into line.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Newport Harbor multi-event standout Natalie McCarty qualified in the 100 and 300 hurdles.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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Iran is moving its World Cup training base from Tucson to Tijuana, the president of the country’s soccer federation said Saturday, removing one of the final hurdles to its participation in this summer’s tournament.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
Noun
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In light of her public embarrassment, her author father, Greg, accepts a position as a visiting lecturer on campus to be close to his daughter in her time of need.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Wilson’s an embarrassment to our police department.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The new barrier panels would be installed on top of the existing concrete barriers with anchored metal plates spaced about 20 feet apart.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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The legislation aims to increase housing supply and reduce regulatory barriers to construction, with the House adding amendments to the Senate version of the bill to restrict large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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“Interference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interference. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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