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noun

Definition of hooksnext
plural of hook
as in punches
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of hook
1
as in bends
to cause to turn away from a straight line the pitcher hooked the ball, and the batter missed

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2
as in connects
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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3
as in steals
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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4
as in grabs
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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5
as in curves
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 Synonyms for hooks
  1. punches
  2. connects
  3. grabs
  4. lifts
  5. integrates
  6. lands
  7. pounds
Noun
  • His punches, rising over his adversary's guard, left their mark on Fury’s face.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • His punches, rising over his adversary's guard, left their mark on Fury’s face.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of punches
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  • Roblox connects the creation and distribution of video games on one platform for over 70 million users worldwide.
    Bartosz Skwarczek, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Mix the old and the new Knickknacks can be the bridge that connects us to our past.
    Sandy Sanchez, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of connects
Verb
  • Video grabs users' attention straight away, especially compared to static posts, and is a more effective way to tell your brand’s story and bring your product or service to life.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Your dream clients might be checking out your profile every day, but clicking away because nothing grabs them.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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  • Kendrick also stars as Sheryl, a struggling LA actress who is persuaded to go on The Dating Game by friends, and her typically winsome, spunky performance—and able direction— lifts Woman of the Hour to the next level.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Their motivation for themselves lifts the organization and influences others around them.
    Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of lifts
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  • This integrates the teaching of Pope Francis against the expenditures of immense sums of money while the poor of our country and of other states live with food insecurity and the lack of health care.
    Bishop Peter A. Rosazza, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
  • For CEOs, the antidote lies in building a holistic foundation that integrates sharp business acumen with a meticulous focus on health, resilience, and soft skills.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of integrates
Verb
  • In this deal, Houston lands Arenado to replace Bregman which would save them quite a bit of money.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Whoever lands the position, whether that be Dimitroff or someone else, will inherit an organization in limbo.
    Valentina Martinez, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Noun
  • At about 52 pounds by nine months old, Pesto was the largest baby king penguin ever raised at the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium in Australia.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Total bike weight is 64 pounds with the battery, plus the heavy racks.
    Scott Kramer, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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