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
It should also be noted that the Outdoor 7 was likely subjected to more interference installed in the backyard of our test home than the indoor components were.
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PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025
Trump asked, referring to the wide-ranging investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
—Eamon Javers,dan Mangan, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
Kincaid, like all of the faculty members at FIU who spoke to the Miami Herald, sees the hollowing out of general education as political interference undermining academic freedom.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
The steel companies allege McCall and the union violated federal anti-trust laws and Pennsylvania state tort laws for interference with contract.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
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PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025
Trump asked, referring to the wide-ranging investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
—Eamon Javers,dan Mangan, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
Kincaid, like all of the faculty members at FIU who spoke to the Miami Herald, sees the hollowing out of general education as political interference undermining academic freedom.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
The steel companies allege McCall and the union violated federal anti-trust laws and Pennsylvania state tort laws for interference with contract.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interference
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In Court Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Thursday, March 6th ‘Hamilton’ Cancels Kennedy Center Show Run In Protest Of Trump’s ‘Purge’ Despite these obstacles, female founders demonstrate remarkable resilience and innovation.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Trump, much like Putin, sees Ukraine as an inconvenience, an obstacle, something that should be grateful to even have a seat at the table.—
Illia Ponomarenko,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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This medication should not be used on pregnant or lactating animals, or animals with urinary, stomach or intestinal obstructions, high blood pressure or hyperthyroidism.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Rosario faces 20 years on the obstruction charge and five years for lying to the FBI.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Gathering at Scripps Research’s third annual Pandemic Preparedness Symposium last week, researchers working in virology and chemistry did not bother to debate whether or not H5N1 avian influenza will clear this rapidly shrinking hurdle.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Today, these hurdles are now compounded by the circumstances of a mediatized, globalized present in which artworks are readily circulated and recontextualized online—made hyper-visible through social media and simultaneously flattened by the internet’s immediacy.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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As a further embarrassment, our country voted alongside such paragons of liberty as Belarus and North Korea in voting against a United Nations resolution condemning Russia’s aggression.—
The Editorial Board,
Orange County Register,
5 Mar. 2025
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Widely seen as a diplomatic embarrassment, the exchange raised concerns about America's commitment to supporting Ukraine against Russian invasion.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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In 2022, Arizona created similar barriers to voting where voters have to provide documentary proof of citizenship and place of birth.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Financial and social barriers may exacerbate inequities.—
Kristal Dixon,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Interference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interference. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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