interlocked

verb

Definition of interlockednext
past tense of interlock
as in linked
to fit (two or more things) together securely She interlocked her fingers with his.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocked
  1. linked
  2. connected
  3. integrated
  4. joined
  5. hooked
Verb
  • Most are linked to farm workers who have been in contact with sick animals.
    Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which led the offensive that toppled Assad's government, was previously linked to al-Qaida but has in recent years publicly disavowed international terrorism and tried to present a more moderate face.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of linked
Verb
  • This keeps me connected to the pulse of the industry and gives me insight into what may work and what may not.
    Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The airline places a tremendous emphasis on employee pride, ensuring that its staff feel valued and connected to the company’s mission.
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of connected
Verb
  • What appealed to Posen about the job was the opportunity to be integrated into so many people’s lives.
    Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The overproof alcohol is noticeable but generally well-integrated.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of integrated
Verb
  • They are joined by safeties Josh Metellus, Harrison Smith and Cam Bynum, the team's three leading tacklers.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • He is based in Jersey City and joined Forbes in 2022.
    Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of joined
Verb
  • During his post-match press conference, Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that the Frenchman's injury was the most serious among him and Jude Bellingham, who was also hooked in the second half at Montilivi.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • After their time there, her husband was hooked too.
    Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of hooked
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