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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
These, as well as interlocking pavers that create spaces between individual units, allow for rainwater to filter through.
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Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Resembling a pair of interlocking white cubes, the structure strikes a provocative pose on its leafy suburban lot.
—Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Three interlocking scientific revolutions, each based in part on Nobel Prize–winning work, have established this fact, and each one helps explain why the minimum wage did the opposite of what the expert class expected.
—Nick Hanauer, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
All four sides of the building are covered by a pattern of interlocking trapezoidal pieces that serve as a sunscreen, cooling the interior.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Medical ethics are traditionally presented as a framework of interlocking principles that can sometimes conflict.
—Adam W. Gaffney, STAT, 18 May 2026
The crews will feed the interlocking PVC strip from a spool and down an access hole.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
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.
—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
Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Resembling a pair of interlocking white cubes, the structure strikes a provocative pose on its leafy suburban lot.
—Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Three interlocking scientific revolutions, each based in part on Nobel Prize–winning work, have established this fact, and each one helps explain why the minimum wage did the opposite of what the expert class expected.
—Nick Hanauer, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
All four sides of the building are covered by a pattern of interlocking trapezoidal pieces that serve as a sunscreen, cooling the interior.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Medical ethics are traditionally presented as a framework of interlocking principles that can sometimes conflict.
—Adam W. Gaffney, STAT, 18 May 2026
The crews will feed the interlocking PVC strip from a spool and down an access hole.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocking
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Officials also said investigators did not uncover evidence linking the allegations to Bolton’s duties as an alderperson, and she was not charged with official misconduct.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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PicCopilot Integration with Google Ads Alibaba International integrated its AI creative platform, PicCopilot, with Google Ads, linking content creation directly to digital advertising.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Construction of the 1,911-mile transcontinental railroad connecting California with the eastern half of the United States began in 1863, while the nation was engaged in a bloody civil war, and was completed six years later when its two legs were joined at Promontory Summit in Utah.—
Dan Walters,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Punchup acquired ticketing platform Tixologi to underpin its live commerce capabilities, and the podcast product sits on top of that foundation as the content layer connecting subscription audiences to live revenue.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Adam Aznou is yet to convince Moyes since joining from Bayern Munich last summer — the 19-year-old Morocco international is yet to feature in a Premier League game for Everton — and cover will almost certainly be sought at left-back.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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That means more traffic on the water, new first-time operators, and extra swimmers joining in on the fun across Texas.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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The Gen 1 models were assembled by combining replica 356 bodies with more modern Porsche suspension, engines, transmissions, and more.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
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Optical interferometers were invented more than a century ago, but orchestrating and combining signals from multiple telescopes across long baselines has proved much harder to accomplish with visible light compared to the relative ease of working in radio waves.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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Families or longer-stay guests should ask about the interconnecting suite configurations, which transform the spaces into sleek multi-bedroom residences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 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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But integrating chatbots made for adults into toys for kids poses its own array of threats, Padilla told the Union-Tribune.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Fernandez Bibeau’s portfolio as parks commissioner, effective June 1, will include integrating green infrastructure into the city’s broader open space strategy and strengthening coordination across cabinets to advance the city’s climate goals.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
28 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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Ostensibly, the rom-com sitcom set in a world of anthropomorphic animals aims to cast an empathetic light on the struggle of coupling up.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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The star finished in third place after coupling up with Tyrique Hyde, who is now dating season 9 contestant Samie Elishi.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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“Interlocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlocking. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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