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
All things being equal, wider channels allow for faster throughput with less interference.
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Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
That same year, CNN reported on an International Air Transport Association study that found that from 2003–2009, there were only 29 instances when cell phones were suspected of causing electronic device interference.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
Authorities charged Spring with four counts of assault and battery on a police officer, interference with a police officer, disorderly conduct, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (an unknown liquid substance).
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 9 May 2025
Non-kinetic countermeasures, such as jamming, can be mitigated with adaptable control systems that resist interference.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
That same year, CNN reported on an International Air Transport Association study that found that from 2003–2009, there were only 29 instances when cell phones were suspected of causing electronic device interference.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
Authorities charged Spring with four counts of assault and battery on a police officer, interference with a police officer, disorderly conduct, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (an unknown liquid substance).
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 9 May 2025
Non-kinetic countermeasures, such as jamming, can be mitigated with adaptable control systems that resist interference.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interference
Noun
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Powered by Adelaide, Forbes AI Running a company means facing obstacles that shake your foundation.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Players utilize a set of common rules -- that can be altered by the game master -- and dice to overcome obstacles as the group works to collaboratively tell a story.—
Remington Miller,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Federal prosecutors charged Dugan in April with obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest.—
Todd Richmond,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s aggressive use of the obstruction charges.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Other hurdles, such as charging infrastructure and consumer education, remain.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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Despite the logistical hurdles, the experience left a profound impact on the actor.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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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
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Some cities, such as San Francisco, are already taking this approach with the construction of flood barriers.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Leo's ascension to the top of the Catholic Church was a surprise, Jameson said, because being a U.S. citizen was long considered a barrier to the papacy.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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“Interference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interference. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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