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
  • As computing and communication have always been inextricably linked, these networks will play a vital role in creating a quantum internet that interconnects quantum computers and other quantum devices.
    Nishant Batra, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • They are now linked to two North Idaho homicides — the one in Nez Perce County and another in Clearwater County — that happened in that window, according to Idaho State Police.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of linked
Verb
  • As a Mexican and Jewish American woman from West Rogers Park, I am deeply connected to and proud of my roots.
    Jennifer Guzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
  • However, the Golden Globes ceremony is not the only event connected to the awards show that is streaming on Sunday.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of connected
Verb
  • Designed to be invisible with technology integrated throughout the acetate frames, as comfortable as any pair of glasses, and easy to set up (configuration takes less than two minutes), Nuance Audio frames are geared at people in their 50s and 60s who suffer from mild to moderate hearing loss.
    Martino Carrera, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Learning must be integrated into every aspect of work, with leaders turning newfound knowledge into actionable results.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of integrated
Verb
  • Additionally, five Los Angeles schools will be closed Wednesday, and a sixth school has temporarily relocated and joined with another.
    Bill Chappell, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
  • On January 3, Glimpse joined the majority of workers at Jingle whose paychecks never arrived.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of joined
Verb
  • Speaking of being hooked, the specific formats and methods of near-infinite memory are likely to vary from one AI maker to another.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The Broncos got a second chance in overtime — their first drive ended in a three-and-out — when Bengals kicker Cade York hooked a 33-yard field goal attempt into the left upright at the end of Cincinnati’s second overtime drive.
    Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of hooked
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