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
One, in black and white, showed two women, standing defiantly, with their arms interlocked and their backs pressed against each other.
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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 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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Parallel societies in certain urban areas and rising violent crime statistics linked to some migrant cohorts in countries such as Sweden and Germany led to the dramatic rise of populist and patriotic parties across the continent, from France to Italy to the Netherlands.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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While the health effects of moderate drinking are less clear than those of heavy alcohol use, research has linked even casual drinking with certain cancers and other health problems.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Running back Waymond Jordan, who is out due to an ankle injury, was seen walking on the sideline just before kickoff and celebrated with the team on the sidelines when Jayden Maiava connected with Makai Lemon for the first touchdown of the evening.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The philanthropy part will probably be connected to his annual Thanksgiving contributions to family foundations.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The company says its solution allows solar panels to be integrated directly into the hood, bonnet, and roof of a vehicle.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, aging-in-place design elements are becoming more mainstream — and more aesthetically integrated.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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That trio joined Trae Young and Luke Kennard on the sidelines, meaning Atlanta was without its top-two ball handlers in Young and Johnson, and five of its top seven players overall.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Saturday night, close to three-decades later, Fleetwood donned a golden Corinthian helmet and joined this year’s edition of the Trojan Band at halftime to play the tune.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and three steals, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 103-91 on Friday night in a game in which the teams combined to make 8 of 57 3-point shots.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Four interconnected North Shore peaks (Eagle, Ullr, Mystery, and Moose) power 90-plus runs spread across 1,000 acres overlooking Lake Superior.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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The houses of Senegambian communities were interconnected, to enable easy escape for their inhabitants, and so that neighbors could be warned of imminent danger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Dec. 2025
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Fran Drescher’s rave review sold me on the Nail System—and now everyone in my life is hooked.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Chelsea, who saw their prodigy Estevao swallowed up by the occasion and hooked at the break, had their doors blown off.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Their efforts have dovetailed with the Kings’ best defensive pairing this season, Brandt Clarke and Joel Edmundson, to keep the club afloat.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The pair initially dovetailed up front after a Jesus injury in the 2023-24 season, and contributed to 6-0, 5-0 and 6-0 wins over West Ham, Burnley and Sheffield United.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Interlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlocked. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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