as in linked
to fit (two or more things) together securely
She interlocked her fingers with his.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of interlocked
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
Every component is individually machined and mechanically interlocked, resulting in smooth engagement, precise feedback, and consistent performance over time.
—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
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
Every component is individually machined and mechanically interlocked, resulting in smooth engagement, precise feedback, and consistent performance over time.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocked
Verb
-
Law enforcement also linked Sanchez-Munoz to a June 11 shooting in which a vehicle occupied by an adult and a child was hit by gunfire in the area of Seventh Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
-
Bryant said fast-growing counties in the Central Valley tend to have lower rates of college attainment, which research has consistently linked to lower voter participation.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
Verb
-
Meanwhile, a decline in sudden infant death syndrome could be connected to an increase in education about safe sleeping for infants, Warren said in a statement.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
-
Anthony Harvey, founder and leader of Da Truth Band, returned from Los Angeles to perform as part of a reunion featuring artists who have been connected to the group throughout its history.—
J.M. Banks
June 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Verb
-
Once a specialized capability, AI is now being seamlessly integrated into systems and embedded in nearly every domain.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
-
Brookside will be fully integrated into Untitled, with Gerson Saines joining as a partner in the New York office and Brookside’s two managers Laura Wilkinson and Tess Citron also making the move to the new company.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
Verb
-
The Independent Film and Television Alliance, which joined in the June 8 letter, argued that the proposal will affect indie producers as well as major studios.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
-
Jordin Canada, Naz Hillmon, Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard joined Reese in the scoring parade, combining for a ridiculous 89 points.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
-
Eight Marlins pitchers, none recording more than five outs, combined to hold the Giants to three runs.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
-
Nutrition experts, including those featured on the Huberman Lab platform, note that public schools serve more meals each day than all fast-food franchises combined.—
Jordan Schriver,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Verb
-
One reason menopause symptoms can feel so destabilizing is because the brain systems influenced by estrogen are interconnected.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
17 June 2026
-
Indigenous teachings remind us that every living thing is interconnected.—
Cody Two Bears,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
Verb
-
Then another colleague hooked McDonnell up with local fishermen to help.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
-
Before these findings, published in the Journal of Fish Biology, goblin sharks were only filmed or reported after being hooked on a fishing line and hauled to the surface, dying shortly later, the news release states.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Verb
-
Ambitious player signings have dovetailed with bold steps off the pitch.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
-
Even though the two women grew up in different environments, their world views very much dovetailed.—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Interlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlocked. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
