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 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 Camellia appliqués and interlocking CC hardware decorated the vamp, while a narrow buckled strap wrapped behind the heel. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 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 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
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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  • The main structure of the first cross-border passenger ropeway linking China and Russia has been completed, Chinese officials announced on Sunday.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Cherry Creek Arch Bridge carries State Highway 83 through the canyon, linking communities from Parker to Colorado Springs.
    — Karen Leigh, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of linking
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  • In 2019, inspections were ordered for some Boeing 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900 after some planes were found to have cracks in the component connecting the plane’s fuselage to the wings.
    — Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Engineers fill the primary cooling loop, including the reactor pressure vessel, pressurizer, and connecting pipes, with ultra-pure demineralized water.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of connecting
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  • Andy Robertson was another stalwart who left over the summer, with Ibrahima Konaté joining Real Madrid as a free agent.
    — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • If there’s no progress, however, Kayimpa – who worked for a private health organization in Bunia before joining the Ebola effort – is ready to walk out again.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of joining
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  • On the other side, a number of A-listers have added their names to an anti-merger petition that has drawn more than 5,000 signatures, citing fears about potential layoffs and sensitivity around combining two major studios.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Faster response against undersea threats The company said combining commercial software development methods with current military hardware can help deliver new capabilities faster.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of combining
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  • Even with all of these advances, several interconnecting barriers continue to hinder access and exacerbate disparities.
    — Michael Chancley, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of interconnecting
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  • However, du Plessis identifies the crucial challenge of expanding beyond the South Asian diaspora, advocating for widespread visibility in American culture and integrating cricket into schools to foster new fans and local talent.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In recent years and as online culture changed, Hilton toned down his public attacks and appeared to embrace fatherhood and adopt a kinder public persona, even integrating more family-friendly content on his site.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrating
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  • 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
  • Others including Messika, Repossi and Graff, dovetailing their high jewelry with a broader selection of their offerings.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Definition of dovetailing
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  • However, coupling real-world satellite data with photorealistic image generation creates unprecedented misinformation risks that Google must guard against if the feature is to survive.
    — Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • While some fans may criticize the pair for potentially torpedoing their own games by coupling up so early, Chen Moonves is not one of them.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of coupling

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