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to fit (two or more things) together securely
She interlocked her fingers with his.
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Recent Examples of interlocked
Every component is individually machined and mechanically interlocked, resulting in smooth engagement, precise feedback, and consistent performance over time.
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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
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.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
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
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.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocked
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Why Neutrals Calm The Mind Mazumdar said neutral tones are closely linked to a sense of calm, clarity and stability in terms of brain function.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The retrospective study would analyze existing health records to identify patterns linked to historical pollution exposure.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Lastly, as Archaeology News reported, Britain was never isolated from the rest of the continent, and it was connected to distant regions, too.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Stafford connected with Colby Parkinson on a touchdown pass in the final minute to lift the Rams to a 34-31 wild-card playoff win over the Carolina Panthers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The leaders’ commitment to those key values was integrated thoughtfully through sourcing and packaging decisions.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Flight tests confirmed its performance, and its modular architecture allows it to be integrated into a range of UAV platforms, supporting broader use beyond the initial rollout.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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Leaders of some of those countries, including Argentina’s President Javier Milei, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, joined Trump on stage Thursday morning at Davos to sign the board’s charter.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Westover first joined the Patriots’ practice squad as a tight end one month into the 2024 season.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Celebrini, Smith and Collin Graf combined for six points as the Sharks swept their season series with the Rangers.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The inflection point comes when they are combined into a system.—
John Sviokla,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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This anthology duo features interconnected novellas by Quinn, Suzanne Enoch, Karen Hawkins, and Mia Ryan.—
Sara Netzley,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Jan. 2026
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For families Ten of the superior rooms can be interconnected and converted into family apartments, sleeping up to six people.—
Sarah Marshall,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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After five minutes with that group’s House chair, Waterford Democrat Janet Polinsky, Keane was hooked for life.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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Still, to sit opposite him at a small table is just a bit like being hooked to a polygraph, despite his air of mannerly warmth.—
Fred Schruers,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2026
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Registry of names Israel’s ban on UNRWA dovetailed with broader efforts to deregister aid groups operating in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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For Albert, Bellwether’s machines dovetailed perfectly with his commitment to sustainability.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Interlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlocked. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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