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
While distance between foundations and operating companies usually helps performance, complete isolation can be as dangerous as excessive interference.
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Tima Bansal, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Even in-car station streaming using your smartphone or built-in dashboard apps rather than a regular tuner has its appeal, namely the lack of interference and the ability to listen even while far away from the transmitter.
—Richard Wagoner, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
McIntyre was a favorite but lost due to Priest's interference, further fueling their animosity.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
Keller loaded the bases with two out in the bottom of the seventh on a sharp single to right by Jon Frey, a walk to Alex Stumm and a catcher’s interference call on Shaun White.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2025
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Tima Bansal, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Even in-car station streaming using your smartphone or built-in dashboard apps rather than a regular tuner has its appeal, namely the lack of interference and the ability to listen even while far away from the transmitter.
—Richard Wagoner, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
McIntyre was a favorite but lost due to Priest's interference, further fueling their animosity.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
Keller loaded the bases with two out in the bottom of the seventh on a sharp single to right by Jon Frey, a walk to Alex Stumm and a catcher’s interference call on Shaun White.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interference
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Kennedy’s announcement does not broadly address healthy adults, but under the new FDA framework, healthy adults who wish to receive the fall COVID-19 vaccine will likely face obstacles.—
Libby Richards,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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The Times spoke to both sides, as well as multiple experts to better understand the high-stakes litigation, which faces obstacles but could shake up California’s home insurance industry.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Additionally, 24% of providers in Colorado reported incidents of obstruction over those two years, and 18% experienced threats.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
Denver Post,
22 May 2025
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Then, on Wednesday, Jan. 15, Cobb County prosecutor Sonya Allen charged Smith with felonies of obstruction of officers and terroristic threats, according to court documents.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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That can include language hurdles, arranging child care or elder care, and significant differences in national pension or retirement programs.—
Christina Larson,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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Lawmakers are wrestling over President Donald Trump’s multi-trillion-dollar tax and spending package, which passed in the House on Thursday, and could face hurdles in the Senate.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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But this latest exchange had a far less satisfying denouement: an uncertain military outcome and a diplomatic embarrassment, in the eyes of Modi’s nationalist base.—
Vaibhav Vats,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
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Houston has lost its last six against the Ravens, including last year’s 31-2 embarrassment on Christmas Day.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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As far as the lack of democratization, the current state of supply chains presents a high barrier to entry for small businesses who want to integrate with larger retailers or access global networks.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Use waterproof barriers, such as special ointments or creams, to protect the skin from direct contact with water.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
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“Interference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interference. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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