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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 interlocking
Even the rough-shawn, interlocking siding bears his handiwork.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
In the same way that audiences are trying to unpack the central scheme — or interlocking set of schemes — at the center of Paula’s newfound predicament, so was the Emmy-winning Maslany drawn to the inscrutability of her character.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 24 May 2026
These, as well as interlocking pavers that create spaces between individual units, allow for rainwater to filter through.
—Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Resembling a pair of interlocking white cubes, the structure strikes a provocative pose on its leafy suburban lot.
—Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Three interlocking scientific revolutions, each based in part on Nobel Prize–winning work, have established this fact, and each one helps explain why the minimum wage did the opposite of what the expert class expected.
—Nick Hanauer, The Atlantic, 22 May 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, 19 May 2026
Medical ethics are traditionally presented as a framework of interlocking principles that can sometimes conflict.
—Adam W. Gaffney, STAT, 18 May 2026
The crews will feed the interlocking PVC strip from a spool and down an access hole.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
In the same way that audiences are trying to unpack the central scheme — or interlocking set of schemes — at the center of Paula’s newfound predicament, so was the Emmy-winning Maslany drawn to the inscrutability of her character.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 24 May 2026
These, as well as interlocking pavers that create spaces between individual units, allow for rainwater to filter through.
—Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Resembling a pair of interlocking white cubes, the structure strikes a provocative pose on its leafy suburban lot.
—Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Three interlocking scientific revolutions, each based in part on Nobel Prize–winning work, have established this fact, and each one helps explain why the minimum wage did the opposite of what the expert class expected.
—Nick Hanauer, The Atlantic, 22 May 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, 19 May 2026
Medical ethics are traditionally presented as a framework of interlocking principles that can sometimes conflict.
—Adam W. Gaffney, STAT, 18 May 2026
The crews will feed the interlocking PVC strip from a spool and down an access hole.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocking
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And plenty of studies have shown as much, linking warm baths and showers to shorter sleep latency and better sleep efficiency.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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In her work with zebra finches, Elie has categorized 11 of the birds’ calls, linking them to distinct meanings such as hunger, danger, bonding and social conflict.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Celebrities in each host city will serve as these global ambassadors, connecting with fans and promoting local tourism and culture.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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His concept of the collective unconscious, a universal element of the human mind connecting past and present, was fundamental to her understanding of images and the interconnected nature of ancient archetypes.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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Yet Mayo made history just the same, joining Tori Penso and Kathryn Nesbitt as the first American officials to work a World Cup final as a trio.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The newly public stocks will pop on admission and then drop after joining the index.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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First class Etihad Apartments; Singapore Suites; combing first class on Airbus A380s on all the major Gulf airlines in a single trip; combining six different airline first class products in a single round trip.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Fewer couples are combining their finances, especially younger Americans.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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There are interconnecting rooms and family suites and the Picteau Lounge has a children’s menu.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Their purpose is not to blanket the city with seamless woodland, but to create interconnecting green seams along the streets that provide shade and cooling vapor in the summer, and reduce flood risks by absorbing heavy rain.—
Marie Patino,
Bloomberg,
20 Mar. 2026
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The more such institutions can resist integrating AI tools into every aspect of their operations, and instead incentivize human intellectual engagement even at the expense of efficiency, the better as far as patience is concerned.—
Christian B. Miller,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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The distinction Allen draws — between hiding nutrition and integrating it — is the heart of the trend.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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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
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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
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Ostensibly, the rom-com sitcom set in a world of anthropomorphic animals aims to cast an empathetic light on the struggle of coupling up.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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The star finished in third place after coupling up with Tyrique Hyde, who is now dating season 9 contestant Samie Elishi.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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“Interlocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlocking. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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