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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
The original film tells a captivating and fragmented story of Mexico City’s underbelly, exploring the harsh realities of the underworld through three interlocking narratives of hope, betrayal, and revenge.
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Robert Lang, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
The carnivore also had interlocking rows of teeth designed for catching slippery fish.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
The gratis stuff is nice, but the best part about the village has always been the Olympic rings, where a line to pose with the five interlocking circles formed for most of Thursday afternoon, when The Athletic visited.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Another option is interlocking floor mats.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Pleasant Grove Stadium held a long moment of silence with both teams interlocking arms at midfield.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Instead, Newsom insisted that free tuition become part of a larger higher-education-reform plan with many interlocking pieces—a program that is hard to explain in fifteen seconds on TV.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Son of Nobody by Yann Martel, for interlocking the ancient and modern via a retelling of the Trojan War.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Humboldt University of Berlin zoologist Jana Ciecierska-Holmes, also a co-author, began looking for tile examples and was similarly surprised to spot intricate interlocking plates on the outer coating of millet seeds.
—Anirban Mukhopadhyay, Scientific American, 5 Jan. 2026
Robert Lang, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
The carnivore also had interlocking rows of teeth designed for catching slippery fish.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
The gratis stuff is nice, but the best part about the village has always been the Olympic rings, where a line to pose with the five interlocking circles formed for most of Thursday afternoon, when The Athletic visited.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Another option is interlocking floor mats.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Pleasant Grove Stadium held a long moment of silence with both teams interlocking arms at midfield.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Instead, Newsom insisted that free tuition become part of a larger higher-education-reform plan with many interlocking pieces—a program that is hard to explain in fifteen seconds on TV.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Son of Nobody by Yann Martel, for interlocking the ancient and modern via a retelling of the Trojan War.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Humboldt University of Berlin zoologist Jana Ciecierska-Holmes, also a co-author, began looking for tile examples and was similarly surprised to spot intricate interlocking plates on the outer coating of millet seeds.
—Anirban Mukhopadhyay, Scientific American, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocking
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Bus rapid transit is debuting with the Rapid A line (linking downtown Atlanta to the Beltline Southside Trail) the same day as NextGen begins.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Six planets are linking up in the sky at the end of February, and most will be visible to the naked eye.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There are 100 connecting and 51 accessible staterooms on board.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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As Comic Relief marks 40 years of harnessing laughter for good, and The Moth nears 30 years of connecting the world through the power of true personal stories — this show brings together storytellers who understand that humor can shift perspectives, build bridges, and inspire action.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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Girma’s 99th-minute winner, her first goal for Chelsea since joining for a then-world-record fee in January 2025, was no prettier than Kerr’s.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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His and Carson's week-9 foxtrot ended with Bindi joining the pair on stage to kneel before images of their father projected onto the ballroom floor.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The company explained that the missile is intended to meet urgent warfighter requirements by combining high-speed performance with production scalability.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Kayne, known for his sharp wit and poignant observations, brings his distinctive brand of humor to the SXSW stage with an engaging 40-minute session offering an intimate look into the world of stand-up comedy, combining live performance with candid conversation.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 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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Thick, undulating braids waving across the crown of her head and a swirled, slicked down baby curl, with finer braids fanning out like interconnecting halos.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 Dec. 2025
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Paramount+, which wasn’t viable on its own, would suddenly become a true streaming competitor to Netflix, Amazon and Disney+ by integrating HBO Max.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Segregation laws prevented Black students from integrating into Euless schools in 1950.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 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
Verb
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Try coupling the seasonal shades with a glossy nude foundation for a refined effect.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 2026.
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