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
Among the other biggest threats are the interlocking factors of interest rates, inflation and Federal Reserve policy.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
But a third of the survey’s dugouts have turned out to be hardwoods, including oak, hickory and elm; the latter is known for its tough, interlocking grain—and its modern reputation for requiring the use of power tools.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
Moscow would then establish interlocking air defense systems along the NATO frontier, from the Black Sea to the Arctic.
—Elaine McCusker, Foreign Affairs, 13 Dec. 2024
The brand’s interlocking Marqe rings can be opened and closed, allowing for the addition of a separate solitaire band, called The Promise.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
But a third of the survey’s dugouts have turned out to be hardwoods, including oak, hickory and elm; the latter is known for its tough, interlocking grain—and its modern reputation for requiring the use of power tools.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
Moscow would then establish interlocking air defense systems along the NATO frontier, from the Black Sea to the Arctic.
—Elaine McCusker, Foreign Affairs, 13 Dec. 2024
The brand’s interlocking Marqe rings can be opened and closed, allowing for the addition of a separate solitaire band, called The Promise.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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The museum also will have a new visual identity with a modern fractal tree logo as a symbol of growth, exploration and being connected with a science education foundation.Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
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The joy con covers appear to be able to connect to the controllers magnetically when removed from the Switch 2′s main tablet when propping the console up on its stand or docking it to play via a home TV.Ryan Browne, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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Statues honoring the late Wagner leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, and top commander, Dmitry Utkin, were unveiled in CAR’s capital, Bangui, in December, a Telegram channel linked to the mercenary group reported.Nimi Princewill, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
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Key Background At the heart of the federal government's issue with TikTok is national security and data privacy concerns linked to the app and its ties to China.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Bruegger's Bagels free bagel and cream cheese Bruegger’s Bagels, with more than 175 locations throughout the U.S., is giving all customers who join Bruegger’s Rewards loyalty program a free bagel and cream cheese with purchase in January to celebrate National Bagel Day.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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The Kansas City Star Maddie Hartley, a digital layout editor working on the Morning Sports Edition, joined The Star in 2023.Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
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There’s enough game-day drama for the sports lovers, swoony moments for the non-fans and (ahem) multiple types of scoring to keep you hooked from start to finish.Ellie K. Wilde, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Most of the fraudulent or malicious emails hooked by Google or hitting your Gmail inbox still remain detectable.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The feature also combined headlines from The New York Times into a November notification that falsely said that Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been arrested, according to a ProPublica reporter’s post on social media.Kif Leswing, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
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The watch is a masterful interpretation of the snake's characteristics, combining artistic craftsmanship with technical precision.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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The directness of Conceicao’s communication, far more articulate and fluent in Italian than his predecessor, dovetailed with the directness of his football.James Horncastle, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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That initiative dovetailed with another key priority for the streamer: advertising.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Spain and Denmark serve as compelling examples, integrating e-invoicing within their comprehensive tax transformation initiatives.Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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This experiential training program encourages leaders to integrate The Seven Intentions—connect with goodness, know thyself and be thyself, envision your destiny, seek counsel, venture out, assess, and pass it on—into their professional lives.Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 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 Jan. 2025.
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