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
The interference risk may grow more serious since AST plans to launch dozens of even larger, second-generation BlueBirds, each 2,400 square feet.
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
By attempting to override her authority in the middle of a criminal hearing—and then arresting her for resisting that interference—the Trump administration obliterates the necessary boundary between executive power and judicial independence.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
In the final segment of the show, Pelley suggested that Owens’ resignation was meant to send a message about corporate interference in one of the network’s top shows and the crown jewel of television news magazines.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
Florida leads the series 2-0. Hagel was handed a five-minute major penalty for interference on the play, and Barkov went to the dressing room under his own power but did not return to the game.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
By attempting to override her authority in the middle of a criminal hearing—and then arresting her for resisting that interference—the Trump administration obliterates the necessary boundary between executive power and judicial independence.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
In the final segment of the show, Pelley suggested that Owens’ resignation was meant to send a message about corporate interference in one of the network’s top shows and the crown jewel of television news magazines.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
Florida leads the series 2-0. Hagel was handed a five-minute major penalty for interference on the play, and Barkov went to the dressing room under his own power but did not return to the game.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interference
Noun
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The challenge of problem-solving and overcoming high-stakes obstacles.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The final three are for ensuring successful implementation of the decision: foresight, which is the habit of setting goals; alertness, the habit of having situational awareness; and preparedness, the habit of anticipating and avoiding obstacles to implementation.—
Andrew Abela,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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So, the two charges here are obstruction and concealment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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In 2019, during Trump’s first presidency, a Massachusetts District Court judge, Shelley Joseph, was federally indicted by the Justice Department on obstruction of justice charges after preventing an ICE officer from taking custody of a defendant who was undocumented.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Olympian and World Championship silver medalist is a superstar heptathlete who’s headed for the women’s long hurdles.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The Vessel Project is built on the principles of mutual aid, ensuring that no one is left behind and that support reaches those in need without the bureaucratic hurdles that often hinder access.—
Jameelah Nasheed,
Essence,
1 May 2025
Noun
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While not a fatal setback, Merz's failure to win parliamentary backing at the first time of asking is a first for post-war Germany and an embarrassment for a man who has promised to revive economic growth at a time of global turbulence.—
Kirsti Knolle,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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In addition to losing their incomes, the suit says, the plaintiffs did not report Robinson to authorities for fear of reprisal and public embarrassment.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Breaking Barriers In his work, Stone presses the notion that a patient’s treatment options should not be limited simply because of their zip code.—
Jordan French,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The new actions come as the Trump administration tries to push through barriers to its deportation actions.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Interference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interference. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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