INTERLOCK Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

interlock

verb

Definition of interlock

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 Human-scale FloatForms will require reinforced and even mechanically interlocked latches as well as GPS or visual sensing. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026 With an interlocking design and stark border, the tiles feel more like an art installation than a typical backsplash. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026 But the distinction is eroding, as private defense contractors help merge domestic law enforcement, immigration, and national security into an interlocking apparatus. — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 The Phalanx was composed of men who moved and fought as one cohesive unit, creating an impenetrable wall of interlocking shields. — Steve Muscato, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for interlock

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Verb

Venus in your expansive 9th house connects awkwardly with Uranus in your domestic zone, making travel, learning, or a fresh interest feel exciting and slightly disruptive.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
With no eyewitness or traces of blood connecting her to the crime, the prosecution’s case relied solely on circumstantial evidence.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of connect

Verb

The Hugging Face hack may have prompted an internal review, during which OpenAI also discovered the Australian website breach, although the company did not explicitly link the two events in its statement.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
The large number of undecided voters can be linked to the elimination of mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt in the June 2 primary, according to DiCamillo.

— Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of link

Verb

Another day, another instance of Vicki saying something insane about a woman whose only crime was joining her show.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
In an effort to spread the word for the need for this bill, Rappaport has organized Connecticut joining the inaugural walk and peaceful rally for Long Term Care Reform.

— Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of join

Verb

Whether or not customers have sipped on Arabic coffee before, the pair are confident future customers will be hooked.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
First, don’t rely on the industry to protect youth when its business model depends on hooking new customers and keeping them using their product.

— Susan Morrisey, STAT, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of hook

Verb

The property combines centuries of history with chic interiors, excellent service, and an unbeatable location, mere steps away from Zurich’s central hub and iconic shops.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
The hub can combine readings from multiple implants and coordinate therapeutic responses from devices elsewhere in the body.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of combine

Verb

Negotiations with Nike have dovetailed UM’s ongoing search for an athletic director to replace Radakovich, who left the Hurricanes in June.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
The footwork inconsistency dovetails with another weakness, which was Dart’s sack rate.

— Dan Duggan, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of dovetail

Verb

The 30-kW LOCUST X3 supports the Army’s layered air defense against Group 1-3 unmanned aircraft systems and can integrate with military vehicles including the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
In its global vision, Alo has already integrated apparel, movement, recovery, nutrition, mindfulness, content and physical spaces into a single wellness ecosystem.

— Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of integrate

Verb

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
The helo has twin counter-rotating, intermeshing main rotors instead of a tail rotor drive system.

— Allison Barrie, Fox News, 9 Aug. 2018

Definition of intermesh

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