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
The house has reinforced interlocking joints and a composite wall design that are created to maintain the home’s structural integrity no matter the weather.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
Modern Pod Prefab Tiny Home $40,000 at Amazon At the core of this 19-foot-long pod home is reinforced interlocking joints and multi-layer walls that are designed to withstand extreme weather, according to the seller.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
They were replaced with interlocking songs that seemed to form a single piece of music.
—Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
The addition is far more satisfying than just a glass box lurking behind a stone façade, because DXA interlocked old and new into an intricate puzzle.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 27 June 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
Modern Pod Prefab Tiny Home $40,000 at Amazon At the core of this 19-foot-long pod home is reinforced interlocking joints and multi-layer walls that are designed to withstand extreme weather, according to the seller.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
They were replaced with interlocking songs that seemed to form a single piece of music.
—Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
The addition is far more satisfying than just a glass box lurking behind a stone façade, because DXA interlocked old and new into an intricate puzzle.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlock
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The victims were connected to the shooter — Combs is the sister of the mother of House’s children, and Gumm is their mother.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Founded in 1996, LendingTree offers online tools to connect borrowers with lenders on financial services, like credit cards, mortgages or personal loans.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Low glutamine levels have been linked to depression, muscle loss, and physical and emotional fatigue.25 What depletes glutamine levels?—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
15 July 2025
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These groups were linked them to a nationwide command-and-control and sensor system which tracks the slow-moving Shaheds.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Blake’s parents, wife and infant daughter are joining him, while Swanson mentioned his whole family is tagging along.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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The Princess of Wales, 43, attended the Wimbledon Championships' singles final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday, July 13, where she was joined by her husband, Prince William.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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After my first facial with esthetician Talia Rosen, I was hooked.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
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This mixer comes with essential attachments like a coated flat beater, coated dough hook, six-wire whip and a pouring shield.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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This fruity-floral fusion combines the essence of orange with earthy florals like rose, neroli, and patchouli.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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The series combines live-action performance with photorealistic, real-time interactivity powered by game engine technology.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Pick and choose from this list or watch them in succession to be taken on a journey through films that dovetail one another’s discourse on masculinity, women’s rights, the harsh conditions of rural life, and the importance of film as a form of resistance.—
Tiara Ataii,
Vulture,
24 June 2025
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This deployment of military personnel in a U.S. city also dovetails with the expansion of executive power characteristic of autocratic leaders.—
Jeremy Pressman,
The Conversation,
15 June 2025
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The company released a new version of Grok this week, which Musk said will also be integrated into Tesla vehicles.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Hinge and Grindr, two of the most popular dating apps, are taking steps to integrate AI into their platforms.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
11 July 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 21 Jul. 2025.
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