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
Concrete uses Portland cement and water to interlock the stones with the sand.
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Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
The protesters allegedly formed a chain that obstructed the street by having their hands interlocked in a tub inside barrels and linking arms with each other.
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Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
The narrative traces the dark, interlocking secrets exposed within an old apartment block after a young boy vanishes on the winter solstice.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 June 2026
During the relaxed stroll, Turner had his arm wrapped around Lipa, with their fingers interlocked.
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Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for interlock
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
The protesters allegedly formed a chain that obstructed the street by having their hands interlocked in a tub inside barrels and linking arms with each other.
—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
The narrative traces the dark, interlocking secrets exposed within an old apartment block after a young boy vanishes on the winter solstice.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 June 2026
During the relaxed stroll, Turner had his arm wrapped around Lipa, with their fingers interlocked.
—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for interlock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlock
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Now, in Crimea, Kyiv is systematically targeting key transport links and supply routes connecting the peninsula to southern Russian forces, aiming to disrupt logistics and isolate military infrastructure there.
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The robot had 360-degree video cameras, two-way emergency communication and an emergency call button that could connect people with dispatchers.
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Experts said brands everywhere are expected to scramble for a piece of the Swift wedding buzz, with many hoping to ride the cultural wave without ever being officially linked to the ceremony.
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The announcement also offers business owners a look at how link-in-bio tools are evolving.
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The family was joined by members of the Pennsylvania State Police.
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Below, meet the 12 Casa Amor men joining Love Island USA season 8.
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Bud had the whopper hooked with one hook of a treble behind a small gold spoon.
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The brain benefits keeping players hooked Mahjong’s appeal isn’t only sentimental.
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Diogo Costo had six saves for Colombia, which marked more saves than the team had in its first two matches combined.
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Grab a tortilla chip and scoop up a bite of this multi-layered dip that combines the flavors of the Southwest.
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But in Southern states, especially, party loyalty dovetails considerably with race and ethnicity.
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Ambitious player signings have dovetailed with bold steps off the pitch.
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Over time, those journals also integrated historical studies into their searchable online archives.
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Widely considered conceptually comparable to the S-300 and S-400 families, the HQ-9B can engage aircraft, cruise missiles, and certain ballistic missile threats while integrating with China’s broader air defense architecture.
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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.
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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.
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“Interlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlock. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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