intermesh

verb

Definition of intermeshnext
as in to interlock

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Recent Examples of intermesh The group is closely intermeshed with the Taliban and its leader, Sirajuddin Haqqani, was appointed as a deputy in the Taliban back in 2015. — Zachary Halaschak, Washington Examiner, 15 May 2020 The helo has twin counter-rotating, intermeshing main rotors instead of a tail rotor drive system. — Allison Barrie, Fox News, 9 Aug. 2018 Medieval property speculators saw their business activities and their philanthropic activities as intermeshed. — Ilana E. Strauss, The Atlantic, 8 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermesh
  1. interlock
  2. dovetail
  3. integrate
  4. interconnect
  5. articulate
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  • This set of interlocking monologues of Black womanhood speaks vividly and fully the the richness of Black women’s experience.
    — Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Human-scale FloatForms will require reinforced and even mechanically interlocked latches as well as GPS or visual sensing.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of interlock
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  • Step Back The payments strategy dovetails with the reforms by the South African Reserve Bank, which is letting non-bank companies plug into the national payment system.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Klausner modeled the show’s intricate plotting on Curb Your Enthusiasm, constructing separate stories that would dovetail at the end of an episode.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of dovetail
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  • Floor-to-ceiling glazing frames the landscaped gardens beyond, ensuring the changing seasons integrate subtly with the home’s design.
    — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The lithium extraction system is integrated directly into existing commercial evaporation ponds that process naturally occurring, mineral-rich underground water.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrate
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  • For families Villa Dubrovnik is surprisingly effortless for families, with spacious family suites featuring interconnecting rooms and balcony hot tubs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • But today, risks are often interconnected, stakeholder expectations evolve rapidly, and decisions made in one part of the organization can have significant consequences across the enterprise.
    — Meghan Tisinger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of interconnect
Verb
  • This involves transforming personal experiences into actionable intellectual property, articulating underlying patterns employees feel but haven't expressed, and leveraging exclusive internal data.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • It’s left to the audience to infer exactly what has transpired between them, but largely through omission, Wright’s script effectively articulates the burden of mental illness on family members.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of articulate

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“Intermesh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermesh. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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