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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
Caroline Reid, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
For the time being, however, consumers remain hooked—particularly at home.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 20 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
People who were previously theater-goers were stuck indoors craving new content and became hooked on streaming services.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
For the time being, however, consumers remain hooked—particularly at home.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 20 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
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But the potential success of any show is dependent on standing on its own, which may require a great deal of patience from NBC.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Some Latin American countries are economically dependent on China.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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But being on the ground meant constant sweeps for used needles and the risk of having buckets of human waste dumped onto the crew.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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With more than 5,000 new and used car dealerships in California, determining the right one can be challenging.—
USA TODAY Staff,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 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
Adjective
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Don’t be intimidated by the smell; fans of the dish are addicted to the funky umami flavor.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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State of play: The nonprofit's leader sees shifts in the way people become addicted.—
Andrew King,
Axios,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For viewers who have become accustomed to Blaine’s magic and stunts, the series presents him in a different light.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
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During the California camper van's 30th birthday year, Volkswagen presented an all-new style of California unlike what the world had become accustomed to.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 2025.
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