as in to connect
to fit (two or more things) together securely
She interlocked her fingers with his.
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Recent Examples of interlock
Every component is individually machined and mechanically interlocked, resulting in smooth engagement, precise feedback, and consistent performance over time.
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New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Louis Vuitton’s son, George, created the monogram in 1896 as a tribute to his father, interlocking the L and V initials with a floral motif to help distinguish his luggage from others.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
Imagine the interlocking uninsistent tunes of drifting things.
—Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
To tackle this problem, the study authors focused on materials with a kagome lattice, a geometric arrangement of atoms resembling a pattern of interlocking triangles.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
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New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Louis Vuitton’s son, George, created the monogram in 1896 as a tribute to his father, interlocking the L and V initials with a floral motif to help distinguish his luggage from others.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
Imagine the interlocking uninsistent tunes of drifting things.
—Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
To tackle this problem, the study authors focused on materials with a kagome lattice, a geometric arrangement of atoms resembling a pattern of interlocking triangles.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlock
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Morato also failed to connect with a golden opportunity to pull a goal back, shortly before Lorenzo Lucca finally did.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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But tariffs are broadly unpopular with Americans, who connect them with the country’s affordability crisis.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Chronic poor sleep affects mood and cognitive function and is linked to long-term cognitive risk.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Vietnam was inextricably linked to a wrenching era in American history, as Blacks were being compelled to fight a war on two fronts—for equality at home and a nation’s hubris abroad.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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Former Super Bowl MVPs joined the band on stage and stood as Armstrong and his band finished up their set.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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But at the Milan-Cortina Games, several Americans have joined Shiffrin in speaking about the conflict of representing a country that may no longer be representing their values.—
Kevin Baxter Los Angeles Times,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Once hooked, the sharks often die on the line, or cause damage to expensive gear.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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Barreling down a sheet of ice at 95 mph in a 400-pound bobsled hooked her interest.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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To extract these materials, the team designed a three-stage process that combines physical, chemical, and biological techniques.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Experts recommend snacks that combine protein, fiber and healthy fats, helping glucose stay within a narrow, steady range for hours.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The clever live production finds cool cat bassist Rick Savage thrumming out a solo before dovetailing into the song’s familiar opening riff, which gives Elliott enough time to dash to the top level of the theater to belt the evocative anthem.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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The vision is primed to keep expanding, dovetailing with a number of upcoming events.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Some platforms even integrate with banking apps to categorize wedding spending automatically.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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In service with more than 40 allies and partners, AMRAAM is integrated across fourth and fifth-generation aircraft and serves as the primary interceptor for NASAMS, supporting both air-to-air and ground-based air defense.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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The group is closely intermeshed with the Taliban and its leader, Sirajuddin Haqqani, was appointed as a deputy in the Taliban back in 2015.—
Zachary Halaschak,
Washington Examiner,
15 May 2020
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China and Japan are also both set to take financial hits from the virus, which has disrupted their intermeshed manufacturing and battered tourism.—
Isabel Reynolds,
Bloomberg.com,
5 May 2020
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“Interlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlock. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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