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
But China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has reportedly pushed back, suggesting the interference originated from other satellite systems.
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Both sides could discuss ways to limit their interference in each other’s domestic politics if Russia is ready to put its efforts to subvert democracies to rest.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
People tend to forget that the First Amendment is about protecting people from government interference for speech, and that people speaking on behalf of the government don't actually have First Amendment protections.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Its peak should come on Tuesday morning, April 22, when moonlight will pose little interference.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Both sides could discuss ways to limit their interference in each other’s domestic politics if Russia is ready to put its efforts to subvert democracies to rest.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
People tend to forget that the First Amendment is about protecting people from government interference for speech, and that people speaking on behalf of the government don't actually have First Amendment protections.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Its peak should come on Tuesday morning, April 22, when moonlight will pose little interference.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for interference
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interference
Noun
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The Arches is designed for all-around off-roading, while the Cliffhanger is geared toward slow, technical obstacles.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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However, the obstacle avoidance technology included in the X10 Pro Omni has a 3D MatrixEye.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the concealment charge, Mendoza-Gonzalez was charged with obstruction of justice and abuse of a corpse, police said.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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The call resulted in the arrest of a subject for violation of the obstruction statute.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These financial hurdles can lead to the perception that technology adoption simply isn’t worth it.—
James Lindsey,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Now that many of the technical hurdles have been cleared, stem cells appear poised to offer a new treatment option for Parkinson's, and perhaps other brain diseases like epilepsy or Alzheimer's.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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 26 Apr. 2025.
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