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
Verb
  • With an interlocking design and stark border, the tiles feel more like an art installation than a typical backsplash.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But the distinction is eroding, as private defense contractors help merge domestic law enforcement, immigration, and national security into an interlocking apparatus.
    — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of interlock
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  • The project dovetails with the upcoming demolition of the Genesis Convention Center, at 5th and Broadway and the former Gordon’s department store at 8th and Broadway.
    — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Swanson said the timing of these DTC efforts dovetails with employers leaving the space.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of dovetail
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  • Expanding on Iraola’s comments, there are methods to measure how different countries integrate individuals into groups.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Harris is the social media manager for the Ottawa squad, who is determined to help Troy integrate into the team.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrate
Verb
  • Kasparas Rakštys, PhD, a researcher at KTU, pointed out that these layers must be perfectly interconnected for the device to operate efficiently.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Yankees conducted a series of interconnecting roster moves the next morning, including releasing Rodriguez and promoting Judge and fellow rookie Tyler Austin ahead of their game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the Bronx.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of interconnect
Verb
  • The study reinforces something many of us have experienced but perhaps never articulated.
    — Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Neither the council nor the committee has articulated what will take the place of the existing process.
    — Joseph Landers, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of articulate

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“Intermesh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermesh. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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