as in linked
to fit (two or more things) together securely
She interlocked her fingers with his.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of interlocked
Every component is individually machined and mechanically interlocked, resulting in smooth engagement, precise feedback, and consistent performance over time.
—
New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Much of that money is being spent on just 10 companies that are all interlocked, with the big companies investing in the AI upstarts, which in turn pump money back into them by buying their products or services.
—Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2025
One, in black and white, showed two women, standing defiantly, with their arms interlocked and their backs pressed against each other.
—New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
According to another video of the incident cited by CNN, the woman was seen with her arms interlocked with a man, understood to be her husband, as he was being detained.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Much of that money is being spent on just 10 companies that are all interlocked, with the big companies investing in the AI upstarts, which in turn pump money back into them by buying their products or services.
—Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2025
One, in black and white, showed two women, standing defiantly, with their arms interlocked and their backs pressed against each other.
—New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
According to another video of the incident cited by CNN, the woman was seen with her arms interlocked with a man, understood to be her husband, as he was being detained.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocked
Verb
-
That can include your contacts, photos, location, or linked social media accounts like Instagram or Spotify.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
-
Three weeks before John’s birth, an investment firm linked to Silvia purchased the mansion in Arcadia, where Guojun and Silvia moved in with Susan, Jefferson, John, and, eventually, many of the other children.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said investigators so far have not identified any suspects, persons of interest, or vehicles connected to the case.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
-
One of the most exciting playoff games in recent memory — a quarterback duel between Buffalo’s Josh Allen and Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes — ended abruptly in a 42-36 Chiefs win when Mahomes connected with Travis Kelce on an eight-yard touchdown pass.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
As part of the acquisition, Achillo Pinto’s chief financial officer Andrea Rossi has been named chief executive officer of Canepa 1966, which will continue to operate as a fully independent business entity, albeit integrated into the Achillo Pinto manufacturing ecosystem.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
-
It is also integrated into the national 15th Five-Year Plan to accelerate technology development.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
That balance of a decades-old history and a new brand’s need to establish itself in its own right shapes the leadership challenge facing Strazik, who joined GE in 2000 when it was still led by Jack Welch, one of the defining — and most debated — business leaders of the 20th century.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
-
Ortiz allegedly joined the scheme in June 2025.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
His hands-on experience, combined with his academic background (PhD and DBA), has formed the foundation of his particular coaching style.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
-
According to University of Toronto psychologist Victoria Oldemburgo de Mello, who studies how technology shapes behavior and society, the study authors impressively combined tight control with a real-world setting.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Our distribution chain was interconnected with all the steamboats that carried goods throughout the Chesapeake region and Baltimore’s splendid railroad network.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
-
Almost 60 per cent of rooms can be interconnected; some have sofa beds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The toys can also be taken on the go and hooked onto backpacks or purses with a keychain clip.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
-
Thirteen seconds into her run, Lindsey hooked a gate.—
Outside,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Concerns have dovetailed with broader questions about the cost of living, as well as fears about the powerful influence of tech companies and the impact of artificial intelligence.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
-
That sketch dovetailed nicely with his semi-regular appearances as a fictionalized version of himself in the broad ABC comedy Don’t Trust The B—- in Apartment 23.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Interlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlocked. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
