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 But as the music builds in intensity, the blues and bebop references in Lyons’ playing get swept up in a wave of interlocking patterns. — Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026 His beach houses of interlocking, geometric forms sheathed in shingles or cedar panels already dotted the potato fields of the East End, and wealthy clients were asking for year-round mansions in the commuter suburbs. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2026 Fluorine atoms shield the carbon backbone like interlocking armor plates. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026 The motif appears in necklaces with interlocking links, substantial bracelets, earrings, and rings, each playing with the shape's elegant proportions. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026 His face was made of 10 interlocking prosthetic pieces glued to his skin, which moved with his facial expressions. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026 Burberry check Meanwhile, in the 1920s Burberry introduced its signature check, comprising interlocking black, white, and red lines on a tan ground, as a lining for its coats. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026 Jean Nouvel’s otherworldly collection of interlocking disks seems born of geometry and desert winds rather than petals. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocking
  1. linking
  2. connecting
  3. joining
  4. combining
  5. interconnecting
  6. integrating
  7. dovetailing
  8. coupling
Verb
  • Green tea can be a late-morning or afternoon energy-boosting drink, with some research linking the beverage to a lower risk of cognitive issues related to thinking and decision-making.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Mahmood said the changes will be introduced during 2027 and will restore fairness to the immigration system by linking the right to settle to an immigrant’s contribution to Britain.
    — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of linking
Verb
  • The property offers limited connecting rooms, though any adjacent suites can work for families.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • But between Miles 22 and 24, where the full-marathon course squeezes onto a narrow stretch of greenway connecting NoDa to uptown, Charlotte’s ambitions run into a physical barrier.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of connecting
Verb
  • The Paris march proceeded peacefully, with students, workers and retirees joining.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The company also used non-compete agreements restricting employees from joining rivals for two years, as part of their employment contracts, with senior employees holding valuable technical expertise likely facing closer scrutiny.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of joining
Verb
  • Inside, Devarana offers a 60-minute traditional Thai oil massage followed by 30 minutes of singing bowl sound healing, combining halotherapy and chakra balancing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The three-part 40mm drivers deliver fantastic audio by combining highs, mids, and lows to create an immersive soundscape that keeps you engaged and attentive.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of combining
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  • Jerusalem — The strike plan called for hitting a vast underground complex in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, comprised of dozens of rooms and a network of interconnecting tunnels.
    — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
  • There are no interconnecting rooms in the hotel; however, rollaway beds and cots are available.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of interconnecting
Verb
  • BCome provides the full picture by integrating the data into the garment’s life cycle assessment and accounting for impacts of earlier stages in the supply chain.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • As mentioned above, Teams accounts do not include single sign-on (SSO) capabilities or support for integrating with other business software such as Okta or OneLogin.
    — Kim Key, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of integrating
Verb
  • For many, stop-motion holds a real nostalgia, Henderson said — another theme of the show, dovetailing with Michael’s yearning.
    — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Its Coastersaurus roller coaster is scheduled to reopen Sunday, dovetailing with National Roller Coaster Day.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of dovetailing
Verb
  • The new tech, which the company refers to as a magnetic coupling dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) road system, basically builds a wireless charging system into the roads themselves.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Amid headlines about how the Dodgers might have benched Ohtani for Game 3 of the NL Championship Series, manager Dave Roberts said the thinking was more about coupling Tuesday’s day off with a second consecutive day of rest.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of coupling

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“Interlocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlocking. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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