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
Smith brought the federal election interference and classified documents cases against Trump before both cases were dismissed due to presidential immunity, following Trump's reelection last month.
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 3 Dec. 2024
Roger Stone Roger Stone, a longtime Trump ally, was charged in the wake of special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe on Russian interference during the 2016 presidential election.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
The south-facing RGB is also free from interference if the user installs Cherry-profile alternative keycaps on their keyboard.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
August 27 - Special Counsel Jack Smith files a superseding indictment in the election interference case against Trump, slimming down the allegations against Trump in light of the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling.
—CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 3 Dec. 2024
Roger Stone Roger Stone, a longtime Trump ally, was charged in the wake of special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe on Russian interference during the 2016 presidential election.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
The south-facing RGB is also free from interference if the user installs Cherry-profile alternative keycaps on their keyboard.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
August 27 - Special Counsel Jack Smith files a superseding indictment in the election interference case against Trump, slimming down the allegations against Trump in light of the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling.
—CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interference
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People with disabilities face a range of obstacles navigating the workforce and workplace, and for those that make up the neurodiverse population, having conditions that can often 'hide in plain sight' presents unique challenges that can have a devastating impact on their health.New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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Things to do at Arizona Snowbowl Besides downhill skiing, Arizona Snowbowl also has: A terrain park with a variety of obstacles.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Eventually, if the bowel becomes blocked, a bowel obstruction occurs, and emergency surgery may become necessary, Melmed says.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Trump was also charged with obstruction of Congress for encouraging a mob of supporters protest at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, when lawmakers were counting Electoral College votes to certify Biden’s victory.Bart Jansen, The Courier-Journal, 25 Nov. 2024
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There are no logistical barriers, there are no hurdles.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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That’s a hurdle the PFL isn’t likely to push in Verhoeven’s path.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps some shame or embarrassment comes with the changing perceptions of both clubs on a personal level, but Steinbrenner isn’t his dad, who used to think spring training games against the Mets were must-win affairs and would surely be seething right now.Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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But off-field embarrassments like the plane stunt could push Mara to make drastic changes.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Delays, opaque fees, poor communication, and high barriers to access can all erode trust in cross-border payments.Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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This model has democratized online retail, giving sellers access to global markets with few barriers to entry.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Interference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interference. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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