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
Russia denied any interference in Romania’s election campaigns.
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Reuters, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
Most recently, the Romanian Constitutional Court annulled the country’s presidential elections, citing an electoral process compromised by foreign interference.
—Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2025
Last November, Romania elected a far-right, pro-Russian candidate to be its next president, only to have the results annulled by a constitutional court over accusations of Kremlin interference.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Beshear argued that the bill allowed too much government interference in personal health care decisions.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Reuters, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
Most recently, the Romanian Constitutional Court annulled the country’s presidential elections, citing an electoral process compromised by foreign interference.
—Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2025
Last November, Romania elected a far-right, pro-Russian candidate to be its next president, only to have the results annulled by a constitutional court over accusations of Kremlin interference.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Beshear argued that the bill allowed too much government interference in personal health care decisions.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interference
Noun
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The district is committed to removing obstacles in students’ paths, CPS Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova said in the news release.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Build out a timeline, address potential obstacles and decide who owns each task.—
Ricky Muddimer,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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They were both booked into jail on multiple felony counts of obstruction of justice in connection with the death of Johnson, according to police.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Julie Chrisley was also convicted on a count of obstruction of justice.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Financing the film was an early hurdle for Molayemi and Sohani.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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Their restaurant group, Strategic Hospitality, helps manage those practical hurdles and provides access to resources from accounting to HR.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This isn’t just about saving influencers from embarrassment.—
Paige Musto,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The energetic big man tends to hand out the embarrassments to his opponents.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2025
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From Marian Anderson breaking racial barriers in 1939 to Dr. King inspiring millions in 1963 and modern activists continuing the fight for justice today, the Lincoln Memorial stands as a monument to progress, resilience, and hope.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Asked whether the department had considered installing fencing or other barriers to prevent such jumps, Kaminski did not give a direct answer.—
Paul Egan,
Detroit Free Press,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Interference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interference. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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