interlink

verb

ˌin-tər-ˈliŋk How to pronounce interlink (audio)
Definition of interlinknext
as in to connect
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole she was idly interlinking paper clips into a chain as she listened

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Recent Examples of interlink The security of Jewish self-determination is interlinked and intertwined with achieving Palestinian self-determination. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026 While professional tennis players often separate their discussions of ball speed and court speed, the two are necessarily interlinked. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026 Family charters can upgrade to the 700-square-foot primary, created by interlinking two main deck cabins to form a private lounge or children’s cabin. — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026 Diminishing water reserves and recurring pollution episodes are already constraining agricultural output, raising broader concerns about food security in a region where supply chains are tightly interlinked and highly exposed to climate volatility. — Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interlink
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlink
  1. connect
  2. integrate
  3. interconnect
  4. link
Verb
  • The phone then stopped connecting to the cellular network, possibly turned off or disabled, the affidavit said.
    — Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Mitchell was stuck at 19 points late in the fourth quarter before Clark connected with her on a backdoor pass for a layup to keep her streak alive.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of connect
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  • The system is integrated with the car’s electronic architecture, allowing the ESP, ABS and traction-control systems to continuously adjust their operating thresholds.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Cleora is instead testing whether autonomous construction systems can be integrated into a functioning community while maintaining architectural variety and controlling costs.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrate
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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 Yankees conducted a series of interconnecting roster moves the next morning, including releasing Rodriguez and promoting Judge and fellow rookie Tyler Austin ahead of their game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the Bronx.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of interconnect
Verb
  • Yet many deaths linked to the funding cuts will remain invisible, in part because the cuts themselves left scores of mortality data collectors jobless.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Patrick Dorgu’s lengthy absence in the second half of the season means this is one of the longest stretches Mbeumo has had to link up with Dorgu in his new role as a left-winger.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of link

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“Interlink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlink. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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