interlocked

verb

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 interlocked Human-scale FloatForms will require reinforced and even mechanically interlocked latches as well as GPS or visual sensing. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026 In response, six players interlocked their arms together and made a wave right back to la marea amarilla. — Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 The protesters allegedly formed a chain that obstructed the street by having their hands interlocked in a tub inside barrels and linking arms with each other. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026 During the relaxed stroll, Turner had his arm wrapped around Lipa, with their fingers interlocked. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocked
  1. linked
  2. connected
  3. integrated
  4. joined
  5. combined
  6. interconnected
  7. hooked
  8. dovetailed
Verb
  • The five young men were linked to organised crime and had 37 convictions between them.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The latest incidents add to a growing number of food poisoning cases linked to the program since its launch in January 2025.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of linked
Verb
  • Boise State led by 10 points late in the second quarter, and the teams were tied until midway through the fourth quarter when quarterback Dante Moore connected with receiver Dakorien Moore for a 62-yard touchdown.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Police told the station that the gunfire may be connected to an argument that occurred at Lavou Lounge, a bar located near the Sam's Club.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of connected
Verb
  • Following a short loan at second-tier side Annecy, the young defender was quickly integrated into the first team.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Airport-style security screening was neatly integrated into the low-slung bustle on the north side of the tower.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of integrated
Verb
  • Owen Coyle has been given the title of player pathways manager and oversees the progress of the numerous players Forest have out on loan, including Tyler Bindon at Charlton and Zach Abbott, who joined Southampton.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Cubs slugger Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 40th home run and joined Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber (42) as the only players to reach the mark this season.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of joined
Verb
  • That pair, combined with the wider structure and personnel around them, ensure Leeds do not collapse when home sides like Brighton, predictably, lay it on thick.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Millions of dollars invested, millions tracked In Broward, Florida’s second most-populous county, law enforcement agencies have spent over $3 million combined to build their surveillance networks.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of combined
Verb
  • All of these cameras can be interconnected for law enforcement use.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Other suites are on the third floor, five of which can be interconnected.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of interconnected
Verb
  • Although my pole reaches the branches, the wire at the end is too pliable and the branches too strong to be hooked and pulled down.
    — Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Their toxic, lusty friendship and the show’s crime mystery subplots had viewers hooked.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of hooked
Verb
  • The series dovetailed perfectly with the rise of social media, bringing the artist into the view of those who might never have entered a gallery or museum.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Coverage of the story dovetailed with a hail of memes and insinuations online that Crockett is a zealot or a pretend cowboy out of his depth.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of dovetailed

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“Interlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlocked. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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