as in relation
doings between individuals or groups
she guessed from the friendly interaction that they were close to the other parents in the organization
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Recent Examples of interaction
Yet, of all my interactions with families this year, one surrogate father stood out.
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Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
These gentler, more glancing interactions often result in a merger, too.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 22 May 2026
An unexpected interaction within your social circle could leave you reconsidering your sense of belonging in the world.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
My interest is in the everyday ordinary interactions between patients and the health care system that are the foundation for the ethical and caring treatment of patients.
—Risa Jampel, STAT, 22 May 2026
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Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
These gentler, more glancing interactions often result in a merger, too.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 22 May 2026
An unexpected interaction within your social circle could leave you reconsidering your sense of belonging in the world.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
My interest is in the everyday ordinary interactions between patients and the health care system that are the foundation for the ethical and caring treatment of patients.
—Risa Jampel, STAT, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interaction
Noun
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Meanwhile, relations with those who are closest to you are warm and helpful.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The European Union will unlock about $19 billion for Hungary after new Prime Minister Péter Magyar moved swiftly to reverse democratic backsliding and repair relations badly strained under Viktor Orbán.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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However, soy isoflavones didn’t appear to provide significant overall benefits for painful intercourse, hot flashes, night sweats, and psychological symptoms.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
22 May 2026
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Your Sex Drive in Your 60s and Beyond Close to 50% of women over the age of 60 suffer from vaginal dryness, decreased vaginal lubrication, pain during intercourse and trouble, or inability, to reach an orgasm.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
18 May 2026
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“Interaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interaction. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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