as in linking
to fit (two or more things) together securely
She interlocked her fingers with his.
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Recent Examples of interlocking
Moscow would then establish interlocking air defense systems along the NATO frontier, from the Black Sea to the Arctic.
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Elaine McCusker, Foreign Affairs, 13 Dec. 2024
When the time comes, the 87-year-old pontiff has chosen to be laid to rest in a single wooden casket lined with zinc, breaking from the centuries-old practice of interring popes in three interlocking caskets made of cypress, lead, and oak.
—Jasmine Baehr, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
The brand’s interlocking Marqe rings can be opened and closed, allowing for the addition of a separate solitaire band, called The Promise.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Together, these interlocking stories potently illustrate how valuable, but precarious, our support systems—institutional or intimate—can be.
—The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
And the interlocking mysteries eventually prove so complicated that Barton has to pause the story for a bit toward the end so Reed can explain everything in a monologue.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
Modular high-density plastic crates are interlocking, stackable containers made from durable plastic, typically used in stormwater management systems.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
This process typically goes through several iterations and involves interlocking with corporate FP&A, business unit finance and sales finance.
—Ruchir Nath, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Instead of a standard-issue statue, the conceptual piece shows their interlocking arms, which from one angle form the shape of a heart.
—Elizabeth Blackwell, Longreads, 14 Nov. 2024
Elaine McCusker, Foreign Affairs, 13 Dec. 2024
When the time comes, the 87-year-old pontiff has chosen to be laid to rest in a single wooden casket lined with zinc, breaking from the centuries-old practice of interring popes in three interlocking caskets made of cypress, lead, and oak.
—Jasmine Baehr, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
The brand’s interlocking Marqe rings can be opened and closed, allowing for the addition of a separate solitaire band, called The Promise.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Together, these interlocking stories potently illustrate how valuable, but precarious, our support systems—institutional or intimate—can be.
—The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
And the interlocking mysteries eventually prove so complicated that Barton has to pause the story for a bit toward the end so Reed can explain everything in a monologue.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
Modular high-density plastic crates are interlocking, stackable containers made from durable plastic, typically used in stormwater management systems.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
This process typically goes through several iterations and involves interlocking with corporate FP&A, business unit finance and sales finance.
—Ruchir Nath, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Instead of a standard-issue statue, the conceptual piece shows their interlocking arms, which from one angle form the shape of a heart.
—Elizabeth Blackwell, Longreads, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocking
Verb
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What was the vibe like linking back together, being in that same creative space?—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
31 Dec. 2024
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In households, inexpensive robotic appliances will prevail over conventional devices, providing greater protection, linking, and ease of use.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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By connecting features like billing, single sign-on and data synchronization, these partnerships can deliver a unified experience to the end user.—
Joshua Siler,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This serves as the connecting point between two sides of the barracks that lead Tóth to Erzsébet.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Starbucks workers on Mass Ave walked off the job Tuesday, joining an increasing number of unionized baristas across the country who are going on strike in a labor dispute with the Seattle coffee behemoth.—
Alysa Guffey,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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His perspective shifted after joining an organization that brought Palestinians, Israelis, and internationals together.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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His professional trajectory exemplifies a holistic approach to service, integrating military experience, business strategy, and humanitarian principles.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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As businesses need to stay competitive, integrating AI solutions has become essential.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Interlocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlocking. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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