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
Infinite Tangle Metal Sculptural Fidget — 18 interlocking metal pieces inspired by the Tibetan infinite knot, with a chrome-like surface that warms in your hands.
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Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The Infinite Tangle Metal Sculptural Fidget is built from 18 interlocking metal pieces bent at 90-degree angles, taking inspiration from the Tibetan infinite knot.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
However, when the roof closes, the interlocking pieces form the Mercedes-Benz logo.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The intricate, interlocking scalloped pattern on this Oasi bath towel reminds me of traditional Moroccan design.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The Infinite Tangle Metal Sculptural Fidget is built from 18 interlocking metal pieces bent at 90-degree angles, taking inspiration from the Tibetan infinite knot.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
However, when the roof closes, the interlocking pieces form the Mercedes-Benz logo.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The intricate, interlocking scalloped pattern on this Oasi bath towel reminds me of traditional Moroccan design.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlock
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In addition to food and beverage programming, this year’s edition will also incorporate art, literature, music, fashion, photography, craftsmanship, wellness, sustainability and technology, reflecting the many ways gastronomy connects with broader creative disciplines.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The Bose Smart Soundbar ($549) connects to the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds ($299) for immersive, surround-sound-like audio.—
Christian de Looper,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
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Three deaths have also been linked to the outbreak.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Prominent political figures include House Speaker Mike Johnson (a Southern Baptist); Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (who worships in churches linked to the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches); and Secretary of State Marco Rubio (a Catholic).—
Yonat Shimron,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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Seth was joined in the interview by his wife, Lauren Miller Rogen, and writer Sarah Leavitt.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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However, Royce Young, a former ESPN reporter who is now a member of the Thunder’s front office, said Charania — who was a senior NBA writer for The Athletic before joining ESPN in 2024 — was simply doing his job.—
Mike Prada,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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All of the fight scenes and high-speed chases will keep you hooked.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Guys hooking drives into the next county.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The Genius Group was Goldschmied’s dream coming true, combining his deep human personality and sympathetic spirit to share ideas and projects all while supporting the young and emerging talent.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Never combine vinegar with chemicals or cleaners like bleach or ammonia because the combination can create toxic fumes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Nico O’Reilly has dovetailed beautifully with him, making underlapping runs to the byline in enough space to do damage himself.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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That pitch dovetails with SPAN’s latest smart devices aimed at helping grid operators manage growing electrical loads without costly power infrastructure upgrades—sidestepping the need to pass on infrastructure investment costs to customers through higher utility bills.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
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Either way, Czernowin forges a logic that integrates disparate, unpredictable events.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Those tests collected data that are being integrated into the SkyFall mission team's design specifications, according to the same statement.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
17 May 2026
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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 May. 2026.
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