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interaction

noun

ˌin-tər-ˈak-shən

Definition of interaction

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 The interaction was representative of the evening in general. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 Still, her willingness to enjoy a hostile road crowd offers a useful perspective in a league where interactions with spectators have become such a consuming subject. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Although the White House suggested that Miller's speech at the FBI training was not unusual because of his homeland security position, his interactions with the FBI and Justice Department extend beyond issues of counterterrorism. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Fitness classes can also provide routine, accountability and social interaction, potentially helping counter the isolation and apathy some people with Parkinson’s experience, Fleisher said. — Jennifer Fields, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interaction

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Pilots from states without diplomatic relations with Israel, such as Oman, are in theory prohibited from landing in Israel.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 10 Oct. 2026
Cheeks got his first formal assignment on the creative side — and showed his talent relations skills — when, as EVP Business Operations for NBC and Universal TV, he was put in charge of NBC Late Night in 2014.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026

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