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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
In this new work, 3D printing and computational design optimization were combined to create a complex, interlocking electrode structure that maximizes storage space without compromising performance.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
Infinite Tangle Metal Sculptural Fidget — 18 interlocking metal pieces inspired by the Tibetan infinite knot, with a chrome-like surface that warms in your hands.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The Infinite Tangle Metal Sculptural Fidget is built from 18 interlocking metal pieces bent at 90-degree angles, taking inspiration from the Tibetan infinite knot.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
However, when the roof closes, the interlocking pieces form the Mercedes-Benz logo.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The intricate, interlocking scalloped pattern on this Oasi bath towel reminds me of traditional Moroccan design.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Paradise is all interlocking supersaws, stabs of trancey synths, wobbles of acid house, and deep 808s, kitted out with muscular kick drums that feel like the sleek inside of a G6 en route to Ibiza.
—Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
The yarns of Joe Turner interweave gradually, everyday chit-chat, bargaining, and flirtation interlocking over time with threads of mysticism — both the ghosts of a brutal history and the ancestral spirits that stand protective and defiant like a phalanx of angels with shining swords.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
The interlocking trivets lock together in twos, threes and fours for large casserole dishes and baking sheets, making a great runner for family style tablescapes.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
Infinite Tangle Metal Sculptural Fidget — 18 interlocking metal pieces inspired by the Tibetan infinite knot, with a chrome-like surface that warms in your hands.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The Infinite Tangle Metal Sculptural Fidget is built from 18 interlocking metal pieces bent at 90-degree angles, taking inspiration from the Tibetan infinite knot.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
However, when the roof closes, the interlocking pieces form the Mercedes-Benz logo.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The intricate, interlocking scalloped pattern on this Oasi bath towel reminds me of traditional Moroccan design.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Paradise is all interlocking supersaws, stabs of trancey synths, wobbles of acid house, and deep 808s, kitted out with muscular kick drums that feel like the sleek inside of a G6 en route to Ibiza.
—Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
The yarns of Joe Turner interweave gradually, everyday chit-chat, bargaining, and flirtation interlocking over time with threads of mysticism — both the ghosts of a brutal history and the ancestral spirits that stand protective and defiant like a phalanx of angels with shining swords.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
The interlocking trivets lock together in twos, threes and fours for large casserole dishes and baking sheets, making a great runner for family style tablescapes.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocking
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Brazil’s criminal organizations Comando Vermelho and Primeiro Comando da Capital have expanded aggressively across the Amazon over the past decade and now dominate key trafficking corridors linking coca-growing regions in Colombia and Peru to Atlantic ports used to ship cocaine to Europe.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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The House floor vote in Nashville was met with raucous protests by activists yelling from the balcony of the visitors’ gallery and from Black lawmakers who stood at the front of the chamber linking arms in prayer as protesters sounded air horns and chanted slogans against the new map.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Parents will appreciate that each floor has connecting room options.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Yastrzemski, one of Atlanta’s key offseason acquisitions, had gone 116 at-bats in 38-plus games before connecting on his first long ball.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
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Citrus and farro, joining sun and earth?—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Ayangbile is the second defensive lineman in Miami’s 2027 class, joining three-star Key West native Josh Johnson.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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The maps are created by combining satellite imagery that detects sargassum in the open ocean with models that track ocean currents.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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By combining fleet data with external weather information, the company has developed higher-resolution maps of conditions such as coastal fog, particularly in places like San Francisco and Phoenix, where weather can shift sharply over short distances.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
13 May 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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Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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The deployment marks one of the service’s latest steps toward integrating unmanned systems into everyday missions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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The trick is integrating them during the remodel, rather than bolting them on after a fall.—
Amy Kunst,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 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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The House floor was frozen for more than a day as leaders and rebels hashed out complicated deals on amendment votes and coupling special interest bills with larger must-pass items.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
1 May 2026
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Wilson's ex, Ciara Miller, was Batula's close friend on the Bravo reality show, prompting many fans to criticize her for coupling up with their co-star.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Interlocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlocking. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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