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to fit (two or more things) together securely
She interlocked her fingers with his.
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Recent Examples of interlocked
Every component is individually machined and mechanically interlocked, resulting in smooth engagement, precise feedback, and consistent performance over time.
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New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Much of that money is being spent on just 10 companies that are all interlocked, with the big companies investing in the AI upstarts, which in turn pump money back into them by buying their products or services.
—Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2025
One, in black and white, showed two women, standing defiantly, with their arms interlocked and their backs pressed against each other.
—New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
According to another video of the incident cited by CNN, the woman was seen with her arms interlocked with a man, understood to be her husband, as he was being detained.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Much of that money is being spent on just 10 companies that are all interlocked, with the big companies investing in the AI upstarts, which in turn pump money back into them by buying their products or services.
—Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2025
One, in black and white, showed two women, standing defiantly, with their arms interlocked and their backs pressed against each other.
—New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
According to another video of the incident cited by CNN, the woman was seen with her arms interlocked with a man, understood to be her husband, as he was being detained.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocked
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His father died of kidney cancer a few years ago, a type of cancer closely linked to PFAS exposure.—
Patrick Sisson,
Scientific American,
9 Mar. 2026
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Yes, according to a new study of nearly 1,000 older adults, which found people who took a multivitamin for two years showed slower changes in several biomarkers (biological indicators) linked to aging.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The fuse was apparently connected to an M80-type firework, according to CBS News.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Asbille's character reportedly died of cancer, which is believed to be connected to a toxic waste dump located near a mine on the Broken Rock Reservation.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Flashbacks and memories are seamlessly integrated into the film as Grace recalls them, and the audience grows eager to unpack the mysteries of the film and the mission at its center.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2026
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Both hybrid systems use Stellantis engines and have been integrated to meet the company’s own standards and driving dynamics, according to two sources with the automaker.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Two Republicans joined most Democrats in voting for the war powers resolution, while four Democrats joined Republicans to reject it.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Burchett and a handful of other Republicans joined all Democrats in voting to subpoena Bondi.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The two 6-foot-7 centers combined for five blocks in the first.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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Folks in the South will recognize ingredients like oxtails and butter beans, which are combined with Jamaican green seasoning, Scotch bonnet, and allspice in Fowles's recipe.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Even if the disruption happens overseas, global networks are interconnected.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Seven of the suites can be interconnected to adjacent rooms for larger family groups.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Jokic fighs his own battles Three minutes into the game, Jokic was visibly frustrated as George fronted him in the post, hooked the big man’s legs from behind and backed up into his space.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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That is partly what hooked a Goliath investor in Canada, who spoke to the Orlando Sentinel on the condition that she was not identified by name.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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That dovetailed with Smart’s message.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Similar events worldwide have dovetailed with the narrative landscape of the musical, which centers on the dictator’s wife, Imelda Marcos, her rise to power and her fall from grace.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Interlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlocked. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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