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
To the complete surprise of many in Israel, Trump called for the charges against Netanyahu to be dropped—a blatant interference in the judicial system of another sovereign state.
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Ayelet Gundar-Goshen, Time, 7 July 2025
The lawsuit filed Wednesday argues the law violates the Establishment Clause, which states that Congress won’t establish a religion, and the free exercise clause of the First Amendment that protects individuals' right to practice their religion without government interference.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
In 2021 alone, the FAA initiated more than 1,000 investigations into passenger interference with crews or flight operations, compared to the historical average of fewer than 150 per year, according to FAA Incident Data.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Built without electricity, straight lines, or digital interference, the jungle-side retreat invites guests into a completely analog experience.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Ayelet Gundar-Goshen, Time, 7 July 2025
The lawsuit filed Wednesday argues the law violates the Establishment Clause, which states that Congress won’t establish a religion, and the free exercise clause of the First Amendment that protects individuals' right to practice their religion without government interference.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
In 2021 alone, the FAA initiated more than 1,000 investigations into passenger interference with crews or flight operations, compared to the historical average of fewer than 150 per year, according to FAA Incident Data.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Built without electricity, straight lines, or digital interference, the jungle-side retreat invites guests into a completely analog experience.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interference
Noun
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The branches of the military, which maintain their own communication networks, have their own obstacles.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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For Superman, that means preventing any of the negatives that do initially arise from becoming obstacles or bandwagon narratives in the press.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Even after stopping at an intersection, drivers may need to crane their necks to see around obstructions such as trees, light poles or sign posts that block visibility.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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An 11th person has been charged with obstruction of justice and conspiracy.—
Dallas Morning News,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Frequently the Swedes have been impressive in the early stages of tournaments only to fall at the final hurdle.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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One of the biggest hurdles was the architecture of the building.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Our parade in Fort Lauderdale was a fitting tribute to a great hockey team, while Trump’s embarrassment of a parade was a fitting tribute to a failed presidency.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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Indeed, President Trump will probably never appeal his executive order losses in lower courts to avoid the embarrassment of losing in the Supreme Court populated with three Trump appointees.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
Noun
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According to WisDOT, as part of the planning process, noise analyses identified areas where the barriers would reduce traffic noise by at least eight decibels.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
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Others have built barriers to protect vulnerable neighborhoods.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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“Interference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interference. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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