as in to connect
to fit (two or more things) together securely
She interlocked her fingers with his.
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Recent Examples of interlock
Technology & Innovation With its unique interlocking design and commitment to sustainable sourcing, One Water is shaping the future of bottled water.
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Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
These Christmas lovers have spent the past year doing everything from kissing under the mistletoe (cute) to interlocking toes (horrifying).
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
The three rooms create interlocking physical narratives.
—Karen-Janine Cohen, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
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Enhance your home workouts with an interlocking Gym Flooring Set.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
These Christmas lovers have spent the past year doing everything from kissing under the mistletoe (cute) to interlocking toes (horrifying).
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
The three rooms create interlocking physical narratives.
—Karen-Janine Cohen, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
Find it on Amazon Protect Your Home with This Gym Floor
Enhance your home workouts with an interlocking Gym Flooring Set.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlock
Verb
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What’s been great is that this show connected so quickly.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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View 2 Images Four tiny 3D organs connected themselves in a lab dish, forming a replica of the human pain pathway, in a new study.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2025
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As head of the nation's public health agencies, Kennedy's aides have asked federal health officials to reopen research into whether vaccines are linked to autism.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Exposure to bad air in utero is associated with a higher risk of autism, and exposure in childhood has been linked to behavioral and cognitive problems, including lower IQ.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
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Jurado joins two other Asian American councilmembers, John Lee and Nithya Raman.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Finland and Sweden have both joined the alliance in recent years.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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The 71-year-old coach doubled over punching the air in a rare show of celebration late in the second quarter when Chen drove left-handed to the rim and hooked in a layup, drawing a foul against USC freshman Avery Howell and hitting her free throw to boot.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2025
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Forward Noah Gregor was called for hooking and holding in the first period and defenseman Mario Ferraro took hooking and tripping penalties in the second.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2025
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The rug combines neutral and rich colors and blends with various decor styles.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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An old John Lennon demo was transformed into a complete song by isolating his vocals (and George Harrison’s guitar tone) and combining that with new recordings from the rest of the living band.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Not forgetting a formidable Frenchman (with whom Eze could dovetail) and a free-scoring Brazilian.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps this change dovetails with the drop in refresh rate.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
9 Mar. 2025
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Even though bringing an integrating wellness program to the resort blurs the line between a casino and a resort hotel, Barry sees it as a worthwhile.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Past homelessness funding has been poorly managed; integrating such funds starting May 1 may offer only short-term financial relief.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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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
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China and Japan are also both set to take financial hits from the virus, which has disrupted their intermeshed manufacturing and battered tourism.—
Isabel Reynolds,
Bloomberg.com,
5 May 2020
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“Interlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlock. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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