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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With science linking more health benefits to caffeine, from better heart health and a lower risk of dementia, this pathway might just be the key force behind it.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 21 Sep. 2026
However, linking many of them together, into a single farm, can change how waves move through the array.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of linking

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Senior quarterback Wyatt Tewell has completed 74 of 105 pass attempts for 1,049 yards and 13 TDs with just one interception, connecting with an assortment of receivers.

— Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
His goal is to broaden the museum’s reach, not just show by show, but by connecting it to a larger community of civic leaders and arts organizations.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of connecting

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Another day, another instance of Vicki saying something insane about a woman whose only crime was joining her show.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
While star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brothers won’t join him on the Miami Heat’s roster, former Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Vin Baker is joining the two-time NBA MVP in Miami.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of joining

Verb

The incentive would stack on top of state tax credits, combining to create the world’s most generous subsidies for film and TV.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
At Folklore, the group is also working with Kansas City DJ FK Menace on a performance combining mariachi and DJ music.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of combining

Verb

Lucaj also envisions the store as a connection between New York and Paris café culture, and has partnered with nearby La Perle, commissioning a custom mural and creating a bespoke coffee experience as part of integrating into the neighborhood.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Disney has also been integrating its ESPN programming into Disney+.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 23 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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