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to fit (two or more things) together securely
She interlocked her fingers with his.
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Recent Examples of interlocking
The interlocking trivets lock together in twos, threes and fours for large casserole dishes and baking sheets, making a great runner for family style tablescapes.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Potier decodes that practically illegible document and creates a 3-D realization that grows from a fantastically complex swirl of interlocking geometries.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
The home pinstripes have become more common in home spring training contests in recent years, compared to the same blue top with the interlocking NY.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Normally, this turns the C ring counterclockwise (like the opposite turning of interlocking gears), which propels the swimming cell forward.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
The largest of these books, a twenty-five-foot-long, fifty-four-page compendium, provides a sweeping and decidedly asynchronous mapping of the artist’s interlocking body of work.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Dignitaries from around the world gathered in the arched buildings designed to look like interlocking fingers.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
John Zemonovic from Los Angeles’ McWil Sports Surfaces and his crew have been putting it down and picking it up — all 255 interlocking pieces — the past three times regionals have been hosted at Viejas Arena.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Three levels are organized as a series of interlocking volumes providing light and connectivity, while open public spaces extend directly to the garden through floor-to-ceiling Fleetwood sliding glass doors for seamless indoor-outdoor environs.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Potier decodes that practically illegible document and creates a 3-D realization that grows from a fantastically complex swirl of interlocking geometries.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
The home pinstripes have become more common in home spring training contests in recent years, compared to the same blue top with the interlocking NY.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Normally, this turns the C ring counterclockwise (like the opposite turning of interlocking gears), which propels the swimming cell forward.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
The largest of these books, a twenty-five-foot-long, fifty-four-page compendium, provides a sweeping and decidedly asynchronous mapping of the artist’s interlocking body of work.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Dignitaries from around the world gathered in the arched buildings designed to look like interlocking fingers.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
John Zemonovic from Los Angeles’ McWil Sports Surfaces and his crew have been putting it down and picking it up — all 255 interlocking pieces — the past three times regionals have been hosted at Viejas Arena.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Three levels are organized as a series of interlocking volumes providing light and connectivity, while open public spaces extend directly to the garden through floor-to-ceiling Fleetwood sliding glass doors for seamless indoor-outdoor environs.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocking
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The swatch will include a QR code linking to a video history of the turf.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Greenland Mines Ltd is building its identity around that combination linking mineral exploration and development to scientific continuity and long-range project planning.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The specific date wasn’t listed, but Andreski noted once construction starts, the first trains connecting the Medical District to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport should begin rolling by the end of 2029.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kate Ackerman, director of the Women’s Health Sports and Performance Institute, leads the Alliance’s work connecting this research back to female athletes.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Last summer was a whirlwind, with nine new players joining the first-team squad and eight leaving.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Season 2 ended with Marie joining the Starlighter resistance against Homelander (Antony Starr).—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
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Connecticut turkey hunting typically costs $47, combining a $19 turkey permit with the mandatory $28 resident game bird conservation stamp, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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London has carved out a global reputation for fintech, combining regulatory sophistication with access to capital, talent and a dense network of financial institutions.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Their purpose is not to blanket the city with seamless woodland, but to create interconnecting green seams along the streets that provide shade and cooling vapor in the summer, and reduce flood risks by absorbing heavy rain.—
Marie Patino,
Bloomberg,
20 Mar. 2026
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Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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By integrating airborne launch platforms with FPV strike drones, the military is evaluating whether layered drone deployment can improve speed, flexibility, and survivability in contested environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Uber then spent months integrating Expedia’s technology into its own app.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Others including Messika, Repossi and Graff, dovetailing their high jewelry with a broader selection of their offerings.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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The clever live production finds cool cat bassist Rick Savage thrumming out a solo before dovetailing into the song’s familiar opening riff, which gives Elliott enough time to dash to the top level of the theater to belt the evocative anthem.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Wilson's ex, Ciara Miller, was Batula's close friend on the Bravo reality show, prompting many fans to criticize her for coupling up with their co-star.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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Most of the love stories that do make it to the big screen still generally follow broad, conventional strokes, capturing the bliss of coupling up or the blues of falling apart.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Interlocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlocking. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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