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
The Constitution permits state and local government to determine local priorities without interference from the federal government.
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
For the next year, the couples managed to avoid each other, with other members running interference to ensure the Andersons and the Crowleys were never in the club at the same time.
—Justine Harman, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
Laviolette played him throughout the third period, and Rempe rewarded him by drawing an interference penalty ahead of Zibanejad’s goal.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Orbán perpetually runs interference for Putin, China, et al.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 29 Jan. 2025
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
For the next year, the couples managed to avoid each other, with other members running interference to ensure the Andersons and the Crowleys were never in the club at the same time.
—Justine Harman, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
Laviolette played him throughout the third period, and Rempe rewarded him by drawing an interference penalty ahead of Zibanejad’s goal.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Orbán perpetually runs interference for Putin, China, et al.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 29 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for interference
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interference
Noun
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As businesses adapted to new ways of working, obstacles were removed for employees who had previously found their options limited.—
Gene Myers,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Poor planning can jeopardize access to space, materials, and equipment, leading to obstacles that drain time and money.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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According to Bennett Gershman, a professor at Pace University's law school, free speech protections allow residents to discuss law enforcement in their neighborhoods, but language that actively encourages evasion of authorities could possibly be construed as obstruction of justice.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Menendez was found guilty on charges including extortion, honest services wire fraud, obstruction of justice, acting as a foreign agent for Egypt, bribery, and conspiracy.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
29 Jan. 2025
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In a climate where immigrants in the United States continue to face extraordinary hurdles, Tonos believes the struggle can still yield high rewards.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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The project has faced early hurdles: Elon Musk openly split with Trump on the day of its announcement, questioning whether its backers had enough money to fund the project.—
David Jeans,
Forbes,
5 Feb. 2025
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No mention of Ukraine, not a word about Russia—VP Vance’s scolding lecture to Europe about free speech at the Munich Security Conference today was a complete embarrassment.—
Security & Defense Reporter Ellie Cook , reporting from Munich,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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But that doesn’t seem to be the purpose of the record, which leans more heavily into fan service — a treat for those who’ve stayed loyal (or at least neutral) as Drake suffered the past year’s cavalcade of embarrassments.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
14 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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If the throngs of fans lining the barriers of the red carpet were anything to go by (their screams were audible from the water), Thailand certainly loves Lisa back.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Interference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interference. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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