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 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

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It’s not known yet whether produce from Taylor Farms is linked to cases in Florida and other states.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Testosterone replacement therapy, or TRT, is a popular medication for men with both normal and low testosterone levels, as it has been linked to longevity, better libido, and better musculoskeletal health.

— Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of linked

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Breakker connected with a flying cross body over the barricade on Breakker as Cole talked up Evans developing an edge.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Unlike renewable sources, nuclear reactors can generate energy on demand and can be connected directly to the grid.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

Definition of connected

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Mohammed also said the Popular Mobilization Forces, or PMF, an umbrella organization integrated into Iraq's security forces, was never disbanded after ISIS's territorial defeat.

— Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
On average, companies use 1,057 applications; however, only 27% of those are integrated.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of integrated

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Leagues across the country have joined Rongjiang’s national Village Super League, launched last year, with some even live-streaming their games and gaining major followings.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
At this stage, he is set to be joined in the Irish capital by Marcus Rashford.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of joined

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That's more than round-trip flights between New York and Singapore, Los Angeles and Doha, Qatar, and London and the Australian city of Perth combined.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Mbappe has combined well with Michael Olise, profiting from three assists provided by the Bayern Munich player.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of combined

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The future of Orlando and the Space Coast is increasingly interconnected.

— Jack Kennedy, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
The network is proliferated, with thousands of satellites interconnected using laser communications links and numerous ground stations to connect the constellation in low Earth orbit (LEO) with the terrestrial Internet.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

Definition of interconnected

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From the moment any combination of sugar, fat, dairy and/or dough first touched our tongues, we were hooked.

— Isidoro Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Moss recalled a bass fishing trip last fall when his son accidentally hooked Brooke in the shoulder while fish were busting on the surface in front of them.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of hooked

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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
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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