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
The brand’s interlocking Marqe rings can be opened and closed, allowing for the addition of a separate solitaire band, called The Promise.
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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
Swift accessorized her skirt-set with a black Roberto Cavalli monogram bag, which was stylized as an R (for Reputation, of course) with interlocking snakes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
Alluding to this interlocking interdependence, Joseph and Sydney have the same tattoo of what resembles a Venn diagram.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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
Swift accessorized her skirt-set with a black Roberto Cavalli monogram bag, which was stylized as an R (for Reputation, of course) with interlocking snakes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
Alluding to this interlocking interdependence, Joseph and Sydney have the same tattoo of what resembles a Venn diagram.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocking
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Research from Gallup underscores the tangible benefits of strong team morale, linking it to better performance and outcomes, whether on the court or in the workplace.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Authorities arrested a suspect and charged him with murder Monday in the Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald's customer in Pennsylvania spotted a man whom officers found with a gun, mask and writings linking him to the ambush.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Stay true to your brand’s mission and voice while connecting authentically to the cause.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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How necessary is such an event when everyone is already used to connecting virtually or through systems only?Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Other restaurants joining Élephante in 2025 will be Catch — featuring simple, but elegant seafood, sushi and steak — Telefèric Barcelona — a beloved tapas concept straight from Spain — and a new elevated brand from Fox Restaurant Concepts, created by prolific restaurateur Sam Fox.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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In their first season joining a conference, Army (11-1) won the American Athletic Conference this season and took down Tulane in the conference championship game last Saturday, 35-14.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While smart factories focus on automating processes and integrating advanced technologies, human workers remain essential to factory operations.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While Courtney took the lead on integrating Easy Scaling, Jennifer focused on relaunching the ad funnel that had originally fueled Easy Scaling’s success.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Interlocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlocking. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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