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
Dignitaries from around the world gathered in the arched buildings designed to look like interlocking fingers.
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Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
John Zemonovic from Los Angeles’ McWil Sports Surfaces and his crew have been putting it down and picking it up — all 255 interlocking pieces — the past three times regionals have been hosted at Viejas Arena.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Three levels are organized as a series of interlocking volumes providing light and connectivity, while open public spaces extend directly to the garden through floor-to-ceiling Fleetwood sliding glass doors for seamless indoor-outdoor environs.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
My own experience with night pests was at a time of utter exhaustion— too much work undertaken, interlocking circumstances that made the work twice as arduous, illness within and around— the old story of troubles never coming singly.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
Reportedly, the company aims to construct data centers by interlocking thousands of TILE modules by the 2030s.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Aesthetically, the kit has an unusual pattern of interlocking pastel ribbons.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
From there, head over to the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning interlocking basalt stone columns that are the result of a volcanic fissure eruption that took place in the Paleogene period (around 60 million years ago).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Spinosaurus mirabilis also has a skull with interlocking teeth.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
John Zemonovic from Los Angeles’ McWil Sports Surfaces and his crew have been putting it down and picking it up — all 255 interlocking pieces — the past three times regionals have been hosted at Viejas Arena.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Three levels are organized as a series of interlocking volumes providing light and connectivity, while open public spaces extend directly to the garden through floor-to-ceiling Fleetwood sliding glass doors for seamless indoor-outdoor environs.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
My own experience with night pests was at a time of utter exhaustion— too much work undertaken, interlocking circumstances that made the work twice as arduous, illness within and around— the old story of troubles never coming singly.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
Reportedly, the company aims to construct data centers by interlocking thousands of TILE modules by the 2030s.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Aesthetically, the kit has an unusual pattern of interlocking pastel ribbons.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
From there, head over to the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning interlocking basalt stone columns that are the result of a volcanic fissure eruption that took place in the Paleogene period (around 60 million years ago).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Spinosaurus mirabilis also has a skull with interlocking teeth.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocking
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Cycle the Castle to Castle route, linking Enniskillen Castle to Portora Castle via loughside paths and low-traffic roads.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The real difficulty was linking the balloons and coordinating pilots, gas burners, and the weight in each basket.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Torrez had accused the company of allowing predators unfettered access to underage users and connecting them with victims, often leading to real-world abuse and human trafficking.—
Diana Novak Jones,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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During her tenure, the district worked on several major initiatives focusing on conservation, restoration and connecting visitors to the forest preserves, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Prior to joining the team in-house, Sarah worked in luxury fashion e-commerce while freelancing for the title as well as other reputable UK publications such as House and Garden, Evening Standard, Sleeper Magazine, and Suitcase.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Dow losses pulled it into correction territory, joining the Nasdaq, which entered a correction the day before.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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By combining durability, efficiency, and low cost, the new approach brings fuel cells closer to everyday use.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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By combining these two techniques, the team collected a series of still frames for a molecular movie and learned what exactly was in motion in between those frames.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
25 Mar. 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
Verb
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By integrating Webb's infrared sensitivity with Hubble's long-standing visible-light record, scientists can construct a far more complete picture of planetary behavior than either telescope could achieve alone.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Colleges that help students master those capabilities — including by integrating AI education across all degrees and majors, not just STEM — are still exceptional investments that will pay dividends for decades.—
Jerry Balentine,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 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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After meeting back in 1966 and coupling up in 1983, Hawn and Russell have now been together for more than four decades.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Each season, a group of singles stay in a villa with the goal of coupling up or risk banishment.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Interlocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlocking. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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