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
The interlocking trivets lock together in twos, threes and fours for large casserole dishes and baking sheets, making a great runner for family style tablescapes.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Potier decodes that practically illegible document and creates a 3-D realization that grows from a fantastically complex swirl of interlocking geometries.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
The home pinstripes have become more common in home spring training contests in recent years, compared to the same blue top with the interlocking NY.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Normally, this turns the C ring counterclockwise (like the opposite turning of interlocking gears), which propels the swimming cell forward.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Potier decodes that practically illegible document and creates a 3-D realization that grows from a fantastically complex swirl of interlocking geometries.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
The home pinstripes have become more common in home spring training contests in recent years, compared to the same blue top with the interlocking NY.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Normally, this turns the C ring counterclockwise (like the opposite turning of interlocking gears), which propels the swimming cell forward.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlock
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The Moon in Scorpio connects with Jupiter through your 11th House of Friends, making support and collaboration easier to access.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Innovation will be driven by systems that connect people, businesses, and markets with greater efficiency.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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But what really linked these two bubbly, charming, and super-fun Late Night appearances was a brave commitment to prop comedy.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Orland Park police said that with the assistance of the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force and the Cook County Sheriff’s Department, investigators gathered evidence linking Ibrahim Kassem to the homicide.—
Daily Southtown,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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She's joined by her costars Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci (though Meryl Streep is seemingly skipping the event).—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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However, the project’s incentives were hooked on Lockton or a Lockton affiliate anchoring the development.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Delgado’s charitable giving is partly what hooked a Goliath investor in Canada, who spoke to the Sentinel in February following Delgado’s arrest on the condition that she was not identified by name.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Several of the films are among the most expensive ever made, and all of them combined have grossed more than seven billion dollars.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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All these factors combined lead to more walks.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The rebranding dovetails with the ongoing $220 million redesign of the Hall of Fame.—
Susannah Bryan,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The rebranding dovetails with the ongoing $220 million redesign of the Hall of Fame.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Andes’ natural features could symbolically integrate both the North (snowcapped peaks) and the South (hot lowlands).—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Sweden and Finland, which recently joined NATO, have rapidly integrated into the alliance.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
3 May 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 7 May. 2026.
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