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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  • Television’s Marquee Moon would go on to become one of rock’s most influential albums, its interlocking guitars helping establish a vocabulary that extended well beyond punk.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of static metal racks, these systems rest on interlocking pontoons made from heavy-duty, UV-resistant plastics.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 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
  • Despite his resolve to be gentler and kinder than Cotton, Hank still struggles to articulate his unconditional love to his son, Bobby.
    — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Family members' concerns, as articulated in the Military Times and Stars and Stripes, have raised alarm bells on Capitol Hill.
    — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of articulate

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“Intermesh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermesh. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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