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
But China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has reportedly pushed back, suggesting the interference originated from other satellite systems.
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Both sides could discuss ways to limit their interference in each other’s domestic politics if Russia is ready to put its efforts to subvert democracies to rest.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
People tend to forget that the First Amendment is about protecting people from government interference for speech, and that people speaking on behalf of the government don't actually have First Amendment protections.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Its peak should come on Tuesday morning, April 22, when moonlight will pose little interference.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Both sides could discuss ways to limit their interference in each other’s domestic politics if Russia is ready to put its efforts to subvert democracies to rest.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
People tend to forget that the First Amendment is about protecting people from government interference for speech, and that people speaking on behalf of the government don't actually have First Amendment protections.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Its peak should come on Tuesday morning, April 22, when moonlight will pose little interference.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for interference
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interference
Noun
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The Arches is designed for all-around off-roading, while the Cliffhanger is geared toward slow, technical obstacles.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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However, the obstacle avoidance technology included in the X10 Pro Omni has a 3D MatrixEye.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the concealment charge, Mendoza-Gonzalez was charged with obstruction of justice and abuse of a corpse, police said.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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The call resulted in the arrest of a subject for violation of the obstruction statute.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These financial hurdles can lead to the perception that technology adoption simply isn’t worth it.—
James Lindsey,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Despite these hurdles, experts agree that digital twins represent the future of sports.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There was a time when Hubble had the potential to become NASA's biggest embarrassment.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The embarrassment for Manchester United letting a striker leave who then is the star in a Champions League tie against elite opposition is obvious.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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They are often arranged in multiple staggered rows and embedded into the ground, sometimes accompanied by trenches or additional barriers to enhance their effectiveness.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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With the Strykers and soldiers, Mr. Trump is creating a border barrier that is more than just a wall.—
Jason Allen,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Interference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interference. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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