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 carnivore also had interlocking rows of teeth designed for catching slippery fish.
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Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
Pleasant Grove Stadium held a long moment of silence with both teams interlocking arms at midfield.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
The gratis stuff is nice, but the best part about the village has always been the Olympic rings, where a line to pose with the five interlocking circles formed for most of Thursday afternoon, when The Athletic visited.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Another option is interlocking floor mats.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for interlock
Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
Pleasant Grove Stadium held a long moment of silence with both teams interlocking arms at midfield.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
The gratis stuff is nice, but the best part about the village has always been the Olympic rings, where a line to pose with the five interlocking circles formed for most of Thursday afternoon, when The Athletic visited.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Another option is interlocking floor mats.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for interlock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlock
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The labyrinth of pathways connects guests to both the various outdoor spaces and grand buildings that house the 156 rooms and villas, including the main building where the majority of the hotel’s dining and drinking options are located.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The bridge connecting Long Island City, Queens, and the Upper East Side was officially renamed the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge in 2011.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
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After the Indiana crash, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration knocked the company that employed the driver out of service and pulled the DOT numbers assigned to two other companies that were linked to AJ Partners.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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But there are growing signs of creeping financial pain, linked to a distorted war economy.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The governor’s office encouraged individuals and organizations to join in lowering their flags.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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Cooper was joined Monday by a victim and an investigator who learned of David Allen Funston’s pending release from a story Sunday by the Los Angeles Times.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Tobacco parallels The Los Angeles trial centers on allegations made by a 20-year-old woman, Kaley, and her mother that four social media giants intentionally designed addictive platforms that hooked her as a child and led to mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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As if attempting to display all this tumult on the slopes, the forty-one-year-old skier Lindsey Vonn crashed violently after her pole hooked a gate during the women’s downhill race.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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Six of Newport Harbor’s eight hits came from the six through nine spots in the batting order and those players combined for five RBIs.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Add to bowl with dressing, and toss well to combine.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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That dovetailed with Smart’s message.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Colorful gemstones also dovetail nicely with some of spring’s biggest fashion and jewelry trends.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2026
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NextGen research robot The PM01 is a compact humanoid robot designed for researchers seeking to integrate human-like capabilities with advanced robotics.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Tyersall-Gallop core is integrated into the park’s existing rainforest and the Bukit Timah core is home to a children's garden complete with treehouses, a suspension bridge, and farm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 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 28 Feb. 2026.
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