interacts

Definition of interactsnext
present tense third-person singular of interact

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Recent Examples of interacts By combining ultrashort laser pulses with electron beams, the researchers were able to directly visualize how light interacts with metallic nanoframes and how the resulting electromagnetic fields are distributed and change over time. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026 Her co-author Lee said there is still time to shape how AI interacts with us. Matt O'Brien, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026 Researchers use vibrational spectroscopy to identify microplastics, which entails measuring how the particle interacts with light to produce what scientists call a chemical fingerprint. Anne McNeil, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026 Baking is essentially the world’s most delicious chemical reaction, and buttermilk is prized for how its acidity interacts with alkaline leaveners like baking soda. Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026 That floor interacts with Social Security benefits, potentially with Medicare premiums through IRMAA surcharges (generally speaking, higher income can trigger higher Part B and Part D premiums), and with your overall tax bracket in retirement. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026 Moreover, every person who interacts with the listing provides valuable behavioral and demographic data. Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 The movie, which stars Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan and Jon Hamm, is about a girl who mentally experiences life as a robotic beaver and interacts with real beavers. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026 As Tilly walks the streets of London, poses for selfies, signs autographs, appears on talk shows, performs live in front of enormous audiences, interacts with photographers, we are reminded that Tilly could never do any of this. Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interacts
Verb
  • Bar Tab Taran Dugal mingles at a West Village art-salon-cocktail-lounge.
    Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Launched in Arizona, Canyon Ranch moved its headquarters to Fort Worth after being purchased by real-estate mogul John Goff, who mingles in the crowd along with his wife, Cami.
    Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The first release of an eight-album series in which American composer and pianist Michael Harrison collaborates with a global assortment of artists combining Eastern and Western musical traditions.
    Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
  • In this deeply intimate and haunting documentary, Alan Berliner posthumously collaborates with his friend and colleague, experimental New York City filmmaker Benita Raphan, who died by suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Shop deals on wear-anywhere staples, from loose pants and printed midi skirts to classic tees.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Apple deals this good are super rare, so don't miss out!
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This acknowledges the invitation, expresses goodwill toward the couple, and clearly communicates your decision without criticism or awkwardness.
    Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Ro has a dedicated insurance concierge team that communicates with your health insurance provider to check your coverage, and take care of prior authorization paperwork.
    Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Considered narrowly, statesmanship relates primarily to politics and government.
    John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
  • There’s a lovely little formula called the small-angle approximation that relates the two.
    Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Combine that with annual appearances from the country’s best music ensembles and this fest is a sure winner no matter who is on stage — at least when the weather cooperates.
    Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
  • If the weather cooperates next winter, the bulbs can perform well again.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The TikTok health trends Ashley discusses required some quick education.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Colm Tóibín discusses his new collection, The News from Dublin.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Interacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interacts. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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