as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
delivered a hard right hook that struck his opponent in the eye
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as in to bend
to cause to turn away from a straight line
the pitcher hooked the ball, and the batter missed
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as in to connect
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
hooked up three short chains together to make a longer necklace
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as in to steal
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
the monkey hooked four bananas from the basket and scampered away to enjoy them
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as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
I hooked the biggest fish of the day, and then released it
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as in to curve
to turn away from a straight line or course
hang the bird feeder on a branch that hooks upward
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Recent Examples of hook
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Follow the El Moussa’s lead and install wall hooks.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Annie Palmer, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
Drake beat a fan in a game of rock-paper-scissors earlier this month during a show and still hooked him up with $20,000 in defeat.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
There was once a time when Cardi appeared open to the idea of letting Tasha off the hook—but that window has since closed.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Follow the El Moussa’s lead and install wall hooks.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
The platforms have rapidly gained popularity in the U.S. over the past few years by hooking deal-hungry shoppers with their low prices on clothing, makeup, home goods and other items.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
Drake beat a fan in a game of rock-paper-scissors earlier this month during a show and still hooked him up with $20,000 in defeat.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hook
Noun
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The film stars the gifted André Holland as a theater performer who becomes an amnesiac after suffering a violent blow to the head.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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But some business owners and managers told the Miami Herald Fraga’s proposal, set to be considered by the Doral City Council on Wednesday, could deal a crushing blow to their establishments.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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And the Eagles could be the perfect fit to further unlock his explosiveness and bend around the edge as a situational pass rusher in Philly’s rotation up front.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Red Eye watches control surfaces bend and flex, reading the intent signaled by minor movements of metal before a maneuver even unfolds.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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This equilateral triangle connects three brilliant stars — Arcturus in Boötes, Spica in Virgo and Denebola in Leo, all of them fixtures of the spring night sky in the Northern Hemisphere.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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From a technical standpoint, the video team connected 10 or 12 receivers around the school that all fed back to a main video village.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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Officers determined the video was from the May 29, 2024, hit-and-run, and were able to identify the three individuals in the car, which is believed to have been stolen, police said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Three men have been convicted for stealing and selling Maurizio Cattelan’s golden toilet from Blenheim Palace in England in 2019, according to a press release from Crown Prosecution Service today.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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He’s minimized the walks, partly due to his willingness to use his curveball early in counts for strikes to get ahead and grab count leverage.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Also tempting: the Greek Freak is longer than +200 to grab 15 boards at bet365.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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The interior design features curved wooden elements that not only add sculptural beauty but also enhance sound quality throughout the venue.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Completed in 2021, the four-bedroom, four-bath abode offers nearly 7,000 square feet of living space over three floors that are accessible via an elevator and a curving staircase topped by a 34-teardrop glass pendant chandelier.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2025
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He should have been gone after the Poole punch, or if not that, the Gobert chokehold, the Nurkic slap, or any and all of the above.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Scott delivered a harsh open-handed slap to Rhodes’ ear while The Rock joined in to whip the champ with his belt.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Keep your shoulders, ribs and hips stacked over your knees without arching your back.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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Its semi-evergreen, narrow, grass-like leaves arch gracefully, providing a fine textured appearance.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Hook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hook. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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