as in linking
to fit (two or more things) together securely
She interlocked her fingers with his.
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Recent Examples of interlocking
Moscow would then establish interlocking air defense systems along the NATO frontier, from the Black Sea to the Arctic.
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Elaine McCusker, Foreign Affairs, 13 Dec. 2024
When the time comes, the 87-year-old pontiff has chosen to be laid to rest in a single wooden casket lined with zinc, breaking from the centuries-old practice of interring popes in three interlocking caskets made of cypress, lead, and oak.
—Jasmine Baehr, Fox News, 20 Nov. 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
Together, these interlocking stories potently illustrate how valuable, but precarious, our support systems—institutional or intimate—can be.
—The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
And the interlocking mysteries eventually prove so complicated that Barton has to pause the story for a bit toward the end so Reed can explain everything in a monologue.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
Modular high-density plastic crates are interlocking, stackable containers made from durable plastic, typically used in stormwater management systems.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
This process typically goes through several iterations and involves interlocking with corporate FP&A, business unit finance and sales finance.
—Ruchir Nath, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Instead of a standard-issue statue, the conceptual piece shows their interlocking arms, which from one angle form the shape of a heart.
—Elizabeth Blackwell, Longreads, 14 Nov. 2024
Elaine McCusker, Foreign Affairs, 13 Dec. 2024
When the time comes, the 87-year-old pontiff has chosen to be laid to rest in a single wooden casket lined with zinc, breaking from the centuries-old practice of interring popes in three interlocking caskets made of cypress, lead, and oak.
—Jasmine Baehr, Fox News, 20 Nov. 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
Together, these interlocking stories potently illustrate how valuable, but precarious, our support systems—institutional or intimate—can be.
—The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
And the interlocking mysteries eventually prove so complicated that Barton has to pause the story for a bit toward the end so Reed can explain everything in a monologue.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
Modular high-density plastic crates are interlocking, stackable containers made from durable plastic, typically used in stormwater management systems.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
This process typically goes through several iterations and involves interlocking with corporate FP&A, business unit finance and sales finance.
—Ruchir Nath, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Instead of a standard-issue statue, the conceptual piece shows their interlocking arms, which from one angle form the shape of a heart.
—Elizabeth Blackwell, Longreads, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocking
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Seeger also mentored him, linking him to an older generation of folk singers who prized the music’s traditional roots and links to leftist politics.Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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When Hart-Waldron later posted a story crossing the Severn Bridge—a bridge linking England and Wales over the River Severn—Matt liked it, prompting her to message him.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Gone are the days when connecting with others meant hovering awkwardly around a plate of sweating cheese cubes, or trying to fit your whole name on a too-small name tag.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Consider taking public speaking courses to learn various techniques for connecting with the audience, such as the right tone of voice, body language, the art of storytelling, and anxiety management.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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His perspective shifted after joining an organization that brought Palestinians, Israelis, and internationals together.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Starbucks workers on Mass Ave walked off the job Tuesday, joining an increasing number of unionized baristas across the country who are going on strike in a labor dispute with the Seattle coffee behemoth.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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This trend of integrating pets into human social spheres has historical roots, dating back to ancient civilizations.Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Research into ancient pet relationships tells us a similar story about integrating our animals into our communities.Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Interlocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlocking. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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