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
These, as well as interlocking pavers that create spaces between individual units, allow for rainwater to filter through.
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Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Resembling a pair of interlocking white cubes, the structure strikes a provocative pose on its leafy suburban lot.
—Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Three interlocking scientific revolutions, each based in part on Nobel Prize–winning work, have established this fact, and each one helps explain why the minimum wage did the opposite of what the expert class expected.
—Nick Hanauer, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
All four sides of the building are covered by a pattern of interlocking trapezoidal pieces that serve as a sunscreen, cooling the interior.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
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Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Resembling a pair of interlocking white cubes, the structure strikes a provocative pose on its leafy suburban lot.
—Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Three interlocking scientific revolutions, each based in part on Nobel Prize–winning work, have established this fact, and each one helps explain why the minimum wage did the opposite of what the expert class expected.
—Nick Hanauer, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
All four sides of the building are covered by a pattern of interlocking trapezoidal pieces that serve as a sunscreen, cooling the interior.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlock
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Akindahunsi is not believed to be connected to prior incidents at or around the UCLA campus, Richard Mejia, director of emergency communications, said in a statement.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The company reviewed its safety protocols this week in response to the situation at GKN, which is not connected to Arkema.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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But Reuters is the first to report the extent of the launch-pad network linked to the octagons; recent military activity around one of the facilities; and analysts’ assessments that the pads could field mobile missile launchers and electronic-warfare operations.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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According to recent polling by the firm Meganálisis, Rodríguez continues to face deeply negative approval ratings, with many Venezuelans still associating the interim government with corruption, repression and economic collapse linked to the final years of Chavismo.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Hezbollah soon joined the fight, launching attacks on Israel.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Müller joins their ranks with these affectionate images.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Pueblo South coach Kevin Ortiz came out to Pueblo County’s graduation, according to Eades, and hooked the Hornets up with his team’s equipment.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The thing that hooked me on Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed was the tuna can.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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First class Etihad Apartments; Singapore Suites; combing first class on Airbus A380s on all the major Gulf airlines in a single trip; combining six different airline first class products in a single round trip.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Until Lopez’s blast, Texas A&M right-hander Clayton Freshcorn had slowed down a USC offense that had scored 48 runs combined while winning three consecutive games out of the losers’ bracket, including 14 on Sunday night against Texas A&M (41-16), to force the winner-take-all final.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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The identity dovetailed with research on the power of the underdog, which just happened to be published during Brunson’s first years in the league.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Quinn said the renovation also dovetails with the emerging priorities that are part of an effort by local corporations — led by insurance giant The Hartford, headquartered in the city since 1810 — that seeks to accelerate revitalization in Hartford.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
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The new security will also integrate existing Stolen Device Protection rules, such as familiar network and location checks.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Since last year, when the RSF overran parts of Darfur and Kordofan, the militia has commandeered the gum trade, integrating it into its smuggling empire and further starving government coffers.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
31 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 6 Jun. 2026.
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