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 residence offers four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and a powder room in roughly 6,500 square feet across 10 interlocking pavilions. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 July 2026 Her beige suede pumps featured a gold Chanel emblem on the vamp, the iconic symbol of two interlocking C’s in ode to founder Coco Chanel. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 The study proposes that Jamestown Canyon virus persists through two interlocking transmission cycles, each driven by a different type of mosquito. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The spindle fibers are microtubules, which are essentially long rods made up of many tiny interlocking components. — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 29 June 2026 All four sides of the building are covered by a pattern of interlocking trapezoidal pieces that serve as a sunscreen, cooling the interior. — Miami Herald, 18 June 2026 The interlocking puzzle of the iPhone, GPS and Google Maps was a moment when multiple strands of technological development, some of them obscure and many with deep links to the US military, converged into a single life-changing package. — Literary Hub, 17 June 2026 The narrative traces the dark, interlocking secrets exposed within an old apartment block after a young boy vanishes on the winter solstice. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 June 2026 With natural stone in ocher and white and touches of unfinished wood, the undulating, interlocking structures create a modernist effect—a welcome change from the more classic and frumpy properties of the Côte d’Azur. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocking
  1. linking
  2. connecting
  3. joining
  4. combining
  5. interconnecting
  6. integrating
  7. dovetailing
  8. coupling
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  • North Carolina is not reporting any outbreaks and has not identified a common source linking the cases as of Monday, July 6, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
    — Eva Flowe July 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
  • The companies said their new solution answers that call by linking Pickle’s robotic unloaders with Ambi’s AmbiStack system.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Definition of linking
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  • There will be connecting passengers at either end of that Tokyo flight, of course, but connections can be made at several hubs, many of which have cheaper landing fees than Chicago.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • The private mountain road is the only way in and out of the subdivision, connecting residents to nearby highways and the surrounding communities.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Definition of connecting
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  • Raynaud, who was an All-Rookie Second Team selection last season, has been added to the roster after joining the team in Las Vegas, but the Kings chose to rest him Thursday.
    — Jason Anderson July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Prior to joining Disney, Bowen held exec posts at News Corp, Dow Jones and Thomson Reuters.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 July 2026
Definition of joining
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  • The actual Tann was born to free parents and, according to some sources, served in the Union Army before moving to Kansas, where he became known for combining medicinal treatment with physical therapy.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • What will make the event more special is that several Pokémon Go communities are combining forces for giveaways, photo opportunities and activities led by ambassadors.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of combining
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  • This concern should not be a barrier to modernizing and interconnecting our grid to enable approvals for renewable energy projects.
    — James Ferguson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
  • Most cabins hold two or three guests, with some interconnecting cabins available.
    — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Definition of interconnecting
Verb
  • This plan, spearheaded by the Mohammed VI Academy and coach Nasser Larguet, modernized Moroccan football by integrating European methodologies with a national identity.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Local luxury labels have been somewhat subtler, eschewing obvious iconography while integrating Chinese philosophies into their branding.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of integrating
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  • Others including Messika, Repossi and Graff, dovetailing their high jewelry with a broader selection of their offerings.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The clever live production finds cool cat bassist Rick Savage thrumming out a solo before dovetailing into the song’s familiar opening riff, which gives Elliott enough time to dash to the top level of the theater to belt the evocative anthem.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Definition of dovetailing
Verb
  • According to the researchers, future electronic-photonic systems will likely require multiple coupling technologies, each balancing manufacturing complexity, optical efficiency, and integration density differently.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
  • In the first three weeks of the experience, each couple splits, with each person coupling up with someone new.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
Definition of coupling

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