INTERLOCKED Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

interlocked

verb

past tense of interlock

as in linked

to fit (two or more things) together securely She interlocked her fingers with his.

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Recent Examples of interlocked In response, six players interlocked their arms together and made a wave right back to la marea amarilla. — Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 3 July 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 During the relaxed stroll, Turner had his arm wrapped around Lipa, with their fingers interlocked. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026 Every component is individually machined and mechanically interlocked, resulting in smooth engagement, precise feedback, and consistent performance over time. — New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026 Much of that money is being spent on just 10 companies that are all interlocked, with the big companies investing in the AI upstarts, which in turn pump money back into them by buying their products or services. — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2025 One, in black and white, showed two women, standing defiantly, with their arms interlocked and their backs pressed against each other. — New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025

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One of these, according to Valdés Ugalde, has been rejecting extradition requests for politicians allegedly linked to drug trafficking on the grounds of national sovereignty.

— Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
Gulfstream Aerospace has completed a high-altitude flight test campaign examining whether 100% neat sustainable aviation fuel can reduce particle emissions linked to contrail formation.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026

Definition of linked

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Do resigned and admitted to stealing millions in discretionary funds meant to help seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic, instead directing the money to a nonprofit connected to him, according to an LAist report.

— Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
The Hightower family is closely connected with the worship of the Seven, the predominant faith of Westeros, and Ormund seems to be a model believer.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026

Definition of connected

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Coupr’s current technology requires the use of a shopping cart to attach its touch screens, not a carrying basket or a smartphone integrated with an Apple Watch, for instance.

— Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
While Switzerland is not a European Union member, it is deeply integrated into the European single market via a network of bilateral treaties.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 13 July 2026

Definition of integrated

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That includes 18-year-old Mor Talla Ndiaye, who joined in January for £1million from Senegalese side Amitie FC.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Along with California, attorneys general for Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon and Washington joined the suit filed in California federal court on Monday.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026

Definition of joined

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Yesavage and San Diego starter Walker Buehler combined walked 11 batters before the end of the second inning.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 July 2026
Ferrer ended up playing in Guns N’ Roses for 19 years, longer than Steven Adler and Matt Sorum combined, becoming the longest-serving drummer in the band’s history.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026

Definition of combined

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The sun lashed everyone who arrived — some voluntarily, others hooked and lowered like cattle into the mines.

— Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026
In the doc, Gelfand said there was another incident involving two twins who hooked themselves up to a car battery for 10 seconds in exchange for $10,000.

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Definition of hooked

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The 21-year-old Spanish midfielder is a mighty 193cm (6ft 4in) and dovetailed well with Stiller last season.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 9 July 2026
The singer’s retreat from the spotlight dovetailed with public speculation about Swift’s politics, which still spark headlines despite the artist’s exclusive endorsement of Democratic candidates dating back to 2018.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026

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