intermeshing

verb

present participle of intermesh
as in interlocking

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  1. interlocking
  2. dovetailing
  3. integrating
  4. interconnecting
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  • 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 interlocking
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  • The pattern has been identical on the right flank, with Porro’s clinching goal against France being a perfect example of the dovetailing wide players working to full effect.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Others including Messika, Repossi and Graff, dovetailing their high jewelry with a broader selection of their offerings.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Definition of dovetailing
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  • Traditional brokerages are now absorbing crypto as another asset class, integrating it into their platforms and driving down fees.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • This year, integrating civilians and coordinating with local governments was a key part of the exercises, according to the Taipei Times.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrating
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  • Styled as private residences, 101 suites and bedrooms offer flexible configurations and interconnecting options for families and groups of all sizes.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Even with all of these advances, several interconnecting barriers continue to hinder access and exacerbate disparities.
    — Michael Chancley, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of interconnecting
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