INTERMESHING Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

intermeshing

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present participle of intermesh

as in interlocking

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James uses this potential fault as a guiding principle of his writing for the Disklavier, full of crisply interlocking ostinatos.

— Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026
Fluorine atoms shield the carbon backbone like interlocking armor plates.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026

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For many, stop-motion holds a real nostalgia, Henderson said — another theme of the show, dovetailing with Michael’s yearning.

— Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Its Coastersaurus roller coaster is scheduled to reopen Sunday, dovetailing with National Roller Coaster Day.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

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These structures can be assembled using lipids or polymer materials and could provide a framework for integrating the selective channels.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
In a 2009 referendum, sixty-seven per cent of Swiss voters supported integrating nonconventional medicine into the country’s health-care system.

— D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

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Jerusalem — The strike plan called for hitting a vast underground complex in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, comprised of dozens of rooms and a network of interconnecting tunnels.

— Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
There are no interconnecting rooms in the hotel; however, rollaway beds and cots are available.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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