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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
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.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
On October 23, the FBI announced the arrests of more than 30 people in a pair of interlocking gambling schemes.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 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
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.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
On October 23, the FBI announced the arrests of more than 30 people in a pair of interlocking gambling schemes.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 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
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.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocking
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The outage froze escalators and security screening conveyor belts and stalled the underground trains linking DIA’s main terminal to concourses.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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On the far side of the Andes, Tompkins developed the Route of Parks of Patagonia, a tourist circuit linking 17 national parks and 60 rural communities.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Solaria Energia, a Spanish renewable energy company that is connecting data centers to its own clean grid, for example, is nearing all-time trading highs.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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There is a growing body of research connecting extreme weather, exacerbated by climate change, to insurance price increases.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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In the 50th minute, Jordyn Huitema, who spent four seasons with Seattle before joining the Stars, scored Chicago's second goal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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For example, Omar Mateen, the Pulse nightclub shooter, had variously considered joining Al-Qaeda and Hezbollah before pledging allegiance to ISIS – three groups with sharply different views.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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By combining range, connectivity, and strike power, the new FPV drone could reshape how small teams operate in contested environments.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Currently, after a settlement courts may move forward with a merger by combining assets before courts finish reviewing a settlement.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
17 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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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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These firms will play central roles in building and integrating the system’s various components.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Samsung increased charging from 15W on the S25 Ultra to 25W on the S26 Ultra through Qi2 compatibility, but only via accessories rather than integrating magnet tech directly into the phone.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
19 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
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“Interlocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlocking. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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