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
Behaviors such as verbal abuse, offensive conduct, and work interference are characteristics of bullying.
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Chris Westfall, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
That's because for decades there's been a norm, respected by both Republican and Democratic administrations, that the department is independent and free from political interference.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Cultural spaces must be free to make their own choices of what to present to audiences, without political interference.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Programming decisions by independent film exhibitors must not suffer political interference in the form of First Amendment violations.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
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Chris Westfall, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
That's because for decades there's been a norm, respected by both Republican and Democratic administrations, that the department is independent and free from political interference.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Cultural spaces must be free to make their own choices of what to present to audiences, without political interference.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Programming decisions by independent film exhibitors must not suffer political interference in the form of First Amendment violations.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for interference
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interference
Noun
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Many beneficiaries already face obstacles getting through to the Social Security’s phone lines to make an in-person appointment and then need to drive to a field office, said Kathleen Romig, director of Social Security and disability policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Your passion must propel you forward when obstacles arise.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Michael was previously arrested in 2020 and charged with a misdemeanor offense of criminal obstruction of breathing and second-degree harassment.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Man threatened, attacked latter carrier over several months The Justice Department became aware of Franklin's actions toward the carrier after the United States Postal Inspection Service received a complaint about Franklin possibly committing threats and obstruction against the employee.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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Data Sharing Without Risk Security and trust remain critical hurdles.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The documentation required by each state also varies, and ID seekers discussing the REAL ID process online have commented on hurdles for people who have had name changes or other inconsistencies in their documentation.—
CNN.com,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Around 2010 to 2011, as Woods walked knee-deep in the funk of public embarrassment, endless injuries and a broken swing, the door swung open to players desperate for space in major tournaments.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Maybe Thursday is the start of something, of a retreat from embarrassment.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2025
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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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The barrier, essentially the maritime version of a wall, was meant to deter immigrants from crossing in certain areas.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Interference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interference. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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