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 However, there is an interlocking NY insignia on his plaque in the hallowed halls of Cooperstown. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026 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

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The 550-mile Gaspésie Tour follows Route 132 around Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula, linking coastal towns, parks, and dramatic viewpoints.

— Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
Heavy rain fell across the southern part of the Big Island on Saturday afternoon, prompting partial closures of one of the main highways linking Kailua-Kona in the west to Hilo in the east.

— Eugene Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of linking

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The Bernina Express is a famous red scenic train connecting Tirano in Italy to Saint Moritz along a UNESCO World Heritage Site route.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
The prolific and acclaimed writer and activist used his liberal beliefs and his agrarian roots in Kentucky to craft novels, poems and essays connecting the natural world to humankind.

— Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of connecting

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The rest of the 2026-27 Playhouse on Park season has not yet been announced but is being rethought due to Brätt’s joining the leadership team just a few months ago.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Prior to joining Nirvana Brands this year, Budge was a senior vice president and general manager at Morphe’s former parent company, Forma Brands, and before that served as CEO at Omorovicza Cosmetics.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of joining

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Coroner’s officials have issued a new image, created by combining a forensic sketch and post-mortem photographs using artificial intelligence.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
The company will look at the emerging role of AI in dubbing and how hybrid workflows combining technology and human expertise could support the localization of content for international markets.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of combining

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Eight interconnecting venues offer everything from French-Japanese fusion, an oyster and ceviche bar, poolside cocktails, and a replica speakeasy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Plus, there’s the world-famous Needles, with over 60 miles of interconnecting trails.

— Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of interconnecting

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Those challenges include performing nonlinear operations, incorporating memory, maintaining computational precision, minimizing optical losses and integrating photonic components with conventional electronics.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Not only would that pit the two streamers against each other internally, but a bake-off would cause huge internal distractions at a time when the company needs to focus on integrating operations.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of integrating

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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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