INTERLOCKING Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

interlocking

verb

present participle of interlock

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 August 2027 — Union Station to Rhode Island on the Red Line will have an extended shutdown to replace interlocking ties. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 21 July 2026 Camellia appliqués and interlocking CC hardware decorated the vamp, while a narrow buckled strap wrapped behind the heel. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 The residence offers four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and a powder room in roughly 6,500 square feet across 10 interlocking pavilions. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 July 2026 The study proposes that Jamestown Canyon virus persists through two interlocking transmission cycles, each driven by a different type of mosquito. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The spindle fibers are microtubules, which are essentially long rods made up of many tiny interlocking components. — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 29 June 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, 18 June 2026 The interlocking puzzle of the iPhone, GPS and Google Maps was a moment when multiple strands of technological development, some of them obscure and many with deep links to the US military, converged into a single life-changing package. — Literary Hub, 17 June 2026 The narrative traces the dark, interlocking secrets exposed within an old apartment block after a young boy vanishes on the winter solstice. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 June 2026

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Bab al-Mandab, which translates as the Gate of Tears, is located at the southern end of the Red Sea and is a critical gateway to the Suez Canal, linking Europe and Asia through one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Secure linking enables public institutions to do better for people, and private companies to eliminate waste and create benefits throughout entire industries.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of linking

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America’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, is considering joining the program.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Girls star Zosia Mamet is returning to HBO, joining the cast of Industry for the financial thriller’s upcoming fifth and final season.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 July 2026

Definition of joining

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Gel pencil eyeliner Think of a gel pencil as the middle ground between a traditional pencil and a liquid liner, combining convenience with staying power.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
The companies believe combining autonomous maritime systems with modular air defence capabilities could provide navies and security agencies with greater operational flexibility while reducing overall costs.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026

Definition of combining

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Even with all of these advances, several interconnecting barriers continue to hinder access and exacerbate disparities.

— Michael Chancley, USA Today, 17 July 2026
This concern should not be a barrier to modernizing and interconnecting our grid to enable approvals for renewable energy projects.

— James Ferguson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026

Definition of interconnecting

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Businesses must fundamentally transform with AI, not merely use it for efficiency, as companies integrating AI into their offerings are valued significantly higher.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Universities are integrating artificial intelligence into their curricula, and employers are adopting AI at a rapid pace.

— Cuneyt Gozu, The Conversation, 21 July 2026

Definition of integrating

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The pattern has been identical on the right flank, with Porro’s clinching goal against France being a perfect example of the dovetailing wide players working to full effect.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Others including Messika, Repossi and Graff, dovetailing their high jewelry with a broader selection of their offerings.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026

Definition of dovetailing

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While some fans may criticize the pair for potentially torpedoing their own games by coupling up so early, Chen Moonves is not one of them.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Light replaces bottlenecks A key feature of the optical switch is its total loss of less than 5 dB, including coupling loss.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

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