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 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 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 During the relaxed stroll, Turner had his arm wrapped around Lipa, with their fingers interlocked. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 June 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 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 Every component is individually machined and mechanically interlocked, resulting in smooth engagement, precise feedback, and consistent performance over time. — New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026

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This is because their orange coloration is linked to the X-chromosome.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Andretti Global is in positive talks to retain Marcus Ericsson, while Dennis Hauger, previously linked to Andretti, is now exploring other options, intensifying the 2027 grid's dynamic changes.

— Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of linked

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A-list musicians, celebrities, sports players, and Hollywood stars made up the 1,000-person guest list, proving just how connected the superstar and NFL player are in their respective circles.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026
Hunt withdrew a previous endorsement of Platner after the Times story last month and was connected with Racicot soon afterward to offer her support.

— Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of connected

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Its compact design allows it to be integrated into a wide range of robotic platforms with minimal space requirements.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Other technologies now used as part of IVF suggest that AI could soon become more integrated, despite its potentially small effect on the success of pregnancy and birth.

— Edna Bonhomme, Scientific American, 6 July 2026

Definition of integrated

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SpaceX has already joined benchmark indexes offered by FTSE Russell and MSCI, two other major index providers.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Yeon and Ryu ultimately spent four years writing the scripts for the series’ eight episodes, culminating in a 2024 writers’ retreat in Seoul joined by Katayama.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026

Definition of joined

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Wilyer Abreu added a two-run double, and relievers Jovani Morán, Greg Weissert and Alec Gamboa combined for three hitless innings for the Red Sox, who have won seven of nine games.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
Wilyer Abreu added a two-run double, and relievers Jovani Morán, Greg Weissert and Alec Gamboa combined for three hitless innings for the Red Sox (39-48), who have won seven of nine games.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of combined

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Could the generations growing up with their brains hooked to endless video feeds be developing some kind of novel, as-yet-undetectable cognitive brilliance?

— Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
The two were instantly hooked, and so Lamar began researching how to make them.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of hooked

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Cucurella dovetailed excellently with Baena to ensure that either one of the pair was positioned in the left channel (white) or left half-space (red) to occupy Saudi Arabia’s back line.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026
The singer’s retreat from the spotlight dovetailed with public speculation about Swift’s politics, which still spark headlines despite the artist’s exclusive endorsement of Democratic candidates dating back to 2018.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026

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