INTER LOCKED Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Frequent population movements linked to mining and people fleeing armed conflict add another complication, as people can move before surveillance teams are able to follow up with them.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Interestingly enough, before Chandler was cast in the role, Josh Brolin was linked with the part.

— Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of linked

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Spiritually, it is connected with the Yankees, who use their history as part of their brand to a greater extent than any other team in baseball.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
When leaders systematically create conditions in which people feel valued and connected to the mission, the result can be a stronger, more engaged organization.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of connected

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While captain Henderson is crucial for a harmonious atmosphere and has the self-confidence to lead the team into this new era, and he is joined by the ever-humorous Hughes, there is an absence of strong personalities in this squad.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
They were joined by family members and by dancers in their jangling skirts until the ceremonial grounds felt charged with noise and purpose.

— Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of joined

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The Ravens also went with an all-rookie running back rotation, and the trio of fifth-round pick Adam Randall and undrafted rookies Elijah Tau-Tolliver and Dontae McMillan combined for 128 rushing yards on 31 carries.

— Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Collaborating with Pixar and Industrial Light & Magic, the team has developed high-definition panels combined with physical characters.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of combined

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Kasparas Rakštys, PhD, a researcher at KTU, pointed out that these layers must be perfectly interconnected for the device to operate efficiently.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
The future of housing is interconnected with the rest of the landscape.

— Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of interconnected

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Late in the first quarter on second-and-10, Armstrong hooked back, beat the defender and gained 17 yards for a first down.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
That tournament boosted his profile to the public — but Villa boss Unai Emery had already been hooked during pre-match analysis before facing Manzambi’s Freiburg in the Europa League final.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of hooked

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Adding to the long list of talents and interests, Montana is also a huge history buff, and these acting bits have dovetailed with that passion.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 30 July 2026
The graphic below shows how both teams’ FIFA world rankings have dovetailed since 2005, with England in particular slumping during the 2010s.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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