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
Later, gravitational interactions — possibly with other planets — would have sent WASP-121b spiraling inward toward its star.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 June 2025
Nancy shared a sweet story about an interaction with the late Eddie Van Halen that involved an acoustic guitar, a hotel landline and the guitarist’s musical aptitude.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2025
The conversation marks another instance where Bradley, who was not charged, allegedly had cozy interactions with Madigan.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Don't focus only on the rides; explore character interactions, live entertainment, and interactive elements.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 June 2025
Nancy shared a sweet story about an interaction with the late Eddie Van Halen that involved an acoustic guitar, a hotel landline and the guitarist’s musical aptitude.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2025
The conversation marks another instance where Bradley, who was not charged, allegedly had cozy interactions with Madigan.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Don't focus only on the rides; explore character interactions, live entertainment, and interactive elements.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for interaction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interaction
Noun
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President Trump spoke at length with Chinese leader Xi Jinping by phone Thursday in an attempt to put relations back on track.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Deputies frequently praised for inmate relations Over the course of their careers, all three deputies regularly received positive evaluations about their conduct with inmates, according to personnel files released Friday.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Lennon, angry about Richard Nixon’s re-election and under the influence, began canoodling with a female guest and went off into the next room to engage in noisy intercourse.—
Kim Willis,
USA TODAY,
25 Mar. 2025
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In that incident, Haley said Weinstein unexpectedly asked to meet her in his hotel room and began having unwanted intercourse with her.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Interaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interaction. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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