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
According to another video of the incident cited by CNN, the woman was seen with her arms interlocked with a man, understood to be her husband, as he was being detained.
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocked
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That research has also linked ultraprocessed foods to health concerns like obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cognitive decline and cardiovascular disease.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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And the exposure to bright artificial flashes of light, even for milliseconds, can not only disrupt human circadian rhythms, leading to less and lower-quality sleep, but has also been linked to certain types of cancers in humans.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Oct. 2025
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Through his work, Strachan examines histories often overlooked in mainstream narratives, particularly those connected to the Black diaspora, encouraging viewers to reconsider which histories are celebrated and how they are represented.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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When women sign on to the male gaze Although the concept of the male gaze originally came from film and has expanded to television, art and literature, it is deeply connected to finance, Joyrich said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The shipborne system draws tracking data from the Baden-Württemberg’s TRS-4D AESA radar, integrated into its combat management system.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Decades of sanctions mean Syria’s banks and businesses have not been integrated into the global financial system, and both private companies and government lack the expertise to quickly develop policies and practices to do it.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Many of Farley’s patients joined together in a 2020 civil suit against the former doctor.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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At the end of that spinoff, Billy joined forces with ghost Agatha (Kathryn Hahn) to find his brother.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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This, combined with Uchis’ refusal to compromise her bilingual identity — exemplified by 2020’s Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios), her first album entirely in Spanish, and her decision to alternate between languages on subsequent albums — has propelled her journey.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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Spicy chili crisp, umami miso and vodka combined with funky pecorino romano combine to create something far greater than any of the individual parts.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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As industrial and urban systems become increasingly interconnected, attacks that exploit both physical and digital vulnerabilities are rising.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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That’s because every challenge is interconnected.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Schmidt has hooked kickoffs out of bounds and had an extra point blocked last week.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Plus, its thread-free design prevents claws from getting hooked in the stitching.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Equally, the pair dovetailed excellently, with one of Rice or Anderson snapping into challenges in advanced areas as the other protected their midfield partner behind them.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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With a fistful of A-list co-signs, Brown leaned into a bad-boy image that dovetailed with the lucrative fusion of soft hooks and tough talk by contemporaries like Drake.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Interlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlocked. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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