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
Imagine the interlocking uninsistent tunes of drifting things.
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Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
To tackle this problem, the study authors focused on materials with a kagome lattice, a geometric arrangement of atoms resembling a pattern of interlocking triangles.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
Industrial grind floated over shifting interlocking drum programming.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
Understanding symbolic interpretation as merely code-breaking is a popular fallacy, but the correspondences that underlay symbology are never one-to-one, but rather a complex, interlocking system of connotations and often contradictions across time periods and cultures.
—Literary Hub, 23 Dec. 2025
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Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
To tackle this problem, the study authors focused on materials with a kagome lattice, a geometric arrangement of atoms resembling a pattern of interlocking triangles.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
Industrial grind floated over shifting interlocking drum programming.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
Understanding symbolic interpretation as merely code-breaking is a popular fallacy, but the correspondences that underlay symbology are never one-to-one, but rather a complex, interlocking system of connotations and often contradictions across time periods and cultures.
—Literary Hub, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlock
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One of those techniques involves an empty chair placed in front of a client, encouraging them to imagine and speak to someone connected to unresolved emotions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Fort Worth police said the three cases are not connected.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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And the Iranian elite with connections to the state, particularly those linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, profited from sanctions evasion.—
Narges Bajoghli,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The cold is linked to an arctic front and will linger in the region through the weekend.—
Mark Price
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Jim Harbaugh also discounted any notion that his brother would join him with the Chargers in any capacity.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Warren joins former Boise State wide receivers coach Matt Miller and safeties coach Tyler Stockton in departing the program in recent days.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The vector of transmission appeared to be the streaming service hooked to their smart speakers.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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Unable to deal with Max any longer, Nathan asks Joe to send Max down and hooks the Jet Ski to the crane himself.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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Gap High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans These Gap jeans combine two big trends into one; a dark wash and a cuffed hem.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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This classic eucalyptus wreath combines green and off-white hues for the perfect wintry decoration that can easily be left on your door well into spring.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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The trade deadline This all dovetails into a larger trade deadline conversation.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Their efforts have dovetailed with the Kings’ best defensive pairing this season, Brandt Clarke and Joel Edmundson, to keep the club afloat.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The steering wheel is integrated directly with the Tensor Robocar autonomous driving system.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Serenity Pants fall under $90 and are an easy way to integrate this rich color into your wardrobe.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 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 15 Jan. 2026.
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