INTERLOCKING Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

interlocking

verb

present participle of interlock

as in linking

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

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Recent Examples of interlocking The interlocking effects of mass emigration, rapid aging, and a growing generational divide pose enormous challenges for Cuba’s future. — Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026 An accurate description can illuminate other, interlocking parts of the world. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026 Television’s Marquee Moon would go on to become one of rock’s most influential albums, its interlocking guitars helping establish a vocabulary that extended well beyond punk. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026 Instead of static metal racks, these systems rest on interlocking pontoons made from heavy-duty, UV-resistant plastics. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 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 August 2027 — Union Station to Rhode Island on the Red Line will have an extended shutdown to replace interlocking ties. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 21 July 2026

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Verb

The campaign will center around Bluepass, a new certification label that can appear on product pages, hangtags and inside garments, with QR codes linking shoppers to verification pages.

— Jessica Binns, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
The Ninjas embarked on a treacherous journey, flipping and slashing through data and linking millions of private businesses to the millions of individual taxpayers who owned them.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of linking

Verb

Yes; connecting rooms are available, while larger apartments have kitchens and work particularly well for families wanting more space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Architect Giuseppe Mengoni completed the landmark in 1877, though its soaring iron-and-glass cruciform vault had already begun connecting the Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Scala a decade earlier.

— Eleonora Giordani, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of connecting

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The roll call late Tuesday, 220-204, was similar to earlier efforts this summer, with a few more Republicans joining all Democrats voting to bring an end to the conflict.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
In the new documentary Lorne, a memorable scene sees Lorne Michaels, the Saturday Night Live creator and king of comedy, joining his friend Steve Martin for dinner at Orso in Manhattan.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of joining

Verb

The researchers are now combining that printing process with robotics, software and real-time monitoring to control how circuits are deposited on curved surfaces.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
By combining 49 body, ball, and club metrics with multi-angle 3D reconstruction and TrainerIQ™ analysis, the G10 Pro is designed to connect the outcome of a shot with the body movement and club delivery behind it.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of combining

Verb

The plan also includes integrating the city's industry development with some academic sectors.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
The arrangement is intended to reorient Ottawa from Washington toward Brussels by integrating manufacturing, technology, security and energy.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of integrating

Verb

Its Coastersaurus roller coaster is scheduled to reopen Sunday, dovetailing with National Roller Coaster Day.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
The pattern has been identical on the right flank, with Porro’s clinching goal against France being a perfect example of the dovetailing wide players working to full effect.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of dovetailing

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The authors of the Nature Energy paper found a way around that obstacle by coupling two ultra-thin nickel-titanium films.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
By coupling authentic conversations with a practical commitment to structural fairness, leaders can effectively stabilize engagement and sustain performance.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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