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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 largest of these books, a twenty-five-foot-long, fifty-four-page compendium, provides a sweeping and decidedly asynchronous mapping of the artist’s interlocking body of work.
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Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Dignitaries from around the world gathered in the arched buildings designed to look like interlocking fingers.
—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
Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Dignitaries from around the world gathered in the arched buildings designed to look like interlocking fingers.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocking
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Developers will also provide easements for a future connector bridge over Interstate 85, aimed at linking the Buford Highway corridor to nearby job centers.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Rob Warren, study author and professor at the University of Minnesota, told ABC News that he was driven to do the study after hearing claims linking fluoride in drinking water to low IQ and being disappointed by the evidence cited.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Artnet built its business on pricing data, auctions, and market reporting, while Artsy focused on discovery and online sales, connecting collectors with galleries, fairs, and institutions.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Of the shifting comedy landscape, Chappelle pointed to Druski as one of the comedians connecting with audiences.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Consider joining a support group to help with coping strategies.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Ultrawealthy buyers increasingly bypass the open market, instead joining developers’ private waitlists months or years in advance before a home even breaks ground.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Harlem Wizards are a high-energy basketball team known for combining athleticism, comedy, and crowd engagement in an entertaining, family-friendly game.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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For most people, combining them is considered safe and may offer benefits for hydration and performance when used appropriately.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 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 job responsibilities are broad, but generally involve building and running AI products, including AI agents and Large Language Models (LLMs), and integrating them into a business's workflow.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The update builds on a partnership between Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind announced earlier this year, focused on integrating advanced AI models into robotic systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 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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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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Most of the love stories that do make it to the big screen still generally follow broad, conventional strokes, capturing the bliss of coupling up or the blues of falling apart.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Interlocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlocking. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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