interlocked

verb

Definition of interlockednext
past tense of interlock
as in linked
to fit (two or more things) together securely She interlocked her fingers with his.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocked
  1. linked
  2. connected
  3. integrated
  4. joined
  5. hooked
Verb
  • He was linked to the crime by only the testimony of the confessed killer who later recanted and, unbeknownst to the jury, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and taking psychiatric medication.
    Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Moreover, happiness at work is closely linked to lower turnover rates, which can save companies significant costs in recruitment and training.
    Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of linked
Verb
  • Wright’s phone seizure was part of a separate federal investigation and not one connected to Adams, sources familiar with the investigation previously told CNN.
    Mark Morales, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Ben Brown, a 49-year-old creative director in the United Kingdom, said his Sonos app still says his speakers are not connected.
    Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of connected
Verb
  • Microsoft has integrated its flagship AI product, Copilot, into its suite of business apps.
    Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Google has integrated its Gemini GAI models into search, providing a summary of search topics alongside traditional results.
    Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of integrated
Verb
  • Reporters Kat Tenbarge and Kevin Collier spoke to six people who have joined or committed to using Threads and Bluesky in place of X after the election because of Musk.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Noëlle Polo, a 22-year-old Texan, joined Bluesky the night after the election.
    Kevin Collier, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of joined
Verb
  • The brand has its community hooked.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By this point, Arthur is hooked.
    Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of hooked
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