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as in dependent
having a compulsive need for a harmful substance or activity
The group's mission is to help those who become hooked on opioids.
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as in used
having a great interest or need to do or have something
The couple got immediately hooked on the new show, and it became must-watch television for them.
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as in arched
to cause to turn away from a straight line
the pitcher hooked the ball, and the batter missed
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as in connected
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 stole
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 grabbed
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 curved
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 hooked
Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2024
Abel, being the dominant bird, took the pre-bent hooked wire for himself, leaving Betty with only a straight piece.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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
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Adjective
When Zed discovered the mystery surrounding an unpublished novel called The Monster’s Castle, they were completely hooked.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2024
Abel, being the dominant bird, took the pre-bent hooked wire for himself, leaving Betty with only a straight piece.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
Werner has looked low on confidence all season and was hooked at half-time for Dejan Kulusevski.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hooked
Adjective
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While a person's character can be influenced by their environment, strong character is less dependent on external factors, such as social norms and incentives, that might otherwise shape their behavior.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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There should be no doubt left in the world that the Russian army is dependent on military assistance from North Korea...—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Even users going through the most severe TikTok withdrawal would be hard-pressed to buy a used phone for the price of a 2025 Toyota Prius.—
Hank Sanders,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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One Florida family sued NASA last year for the damage caused when a bit of space junk from a pallet of used batteries that came from the International Space Station came through their roof.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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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
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This startling statistic points to a growing health and environmental concern connected with the ubiquity of microplastics.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Jan. 2025
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On their way out the door, Kinch grabbed the pistol and placed it in the console of his truck.—
Joshua Kaplan,
ProPublica,
4 Jan. 2025
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Multiple officers grabbed Kerley and attempted to take him to the ground.—
Zach Powell,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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David, a former college baseball player, had become addicted to painkillers after returning home to Leavenworth.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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The point is that AI is right now considered addicted to data (not in any sentient manner).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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However, small children and pets can be at risk, particularly in areas where coyotes have become accustomed to human presence or food sources.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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He’s become accustomed to being on the right side of the ledger.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2025
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The old woman, though, stares at the screen, the shadow of a smile curled into her lips and a frown barely creasing her forehead.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
5 Jan. 2025
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The ball curled through the proverbial eye of a needle, between Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez, and behind Alexis Mac Allister, who was forced to spin on his heels.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The watches were swiped from Reeves’ Hollywood Hills home in December 2023, according to police.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
30 Dec. 2024
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Where there once were homes and gardens was now a wide furrow of dirt, as if a giant had swiped his foot across it.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Hooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooked. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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