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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  • 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
  • Her beige suede pumps featured a gold Chanel emblem on the vamp, the iconic symbol of two interlocking C’s in ode to founder Coco Chanel.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
Definition of interlock
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  • The roadmap also contains several other climate goals that dovetail with the development of community solar projects, such as ensuring all of Boise’s electricity comes from clean energy sources by 2035 or making the city carbon-neutral by 2050.
    — Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
  • Cucurella dovetailed excellently with Baena to ensure that either one of the pair was positioned in the left channel (white) or left half-space (red) to occupy Saudi Arabia’s back line.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of dovetail
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  • The researchers are working on several aspects of the diving suit technology, including improving durability, adapting the suit for other cockroach and insect species, and integrating additional sensors to enhance functionality.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
  • Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced mandatory annual testosterone screenings for active duty male military personnel over 30, integrated into their routine physicals.
    — Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of integrate
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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
  • The network is proliferated, with thousands of satellites interconnected using laser communications links and numerous ground stations to connect the constellation in low Earth orbit (LEO) with the terrestrial Internet.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
Definition of interconnect
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  • Every detail is quickened by a momentary fizz, perfectly articulated by two pigeons about to pierce the picture plane at center.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • Our founding principles, articulated in 1776, emphasized self-reliance, resolve in the face of adversity, and the courage to compete on terms of one’s own choosing.
    — Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
Definition of articulate

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“Intermesh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermesh. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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