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
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
The same goes for the San Diego-Scripps conservation area, except for the recreational taking of coastal pelagic species (northern anchovy, Pacific sardine, Pacific mackerel and jack mackerel) by hook and line only.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
From that moment on, she was hooked.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
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Before Hillbilly Elegy rocked the zeitgeist, hooks published a poetry collection called—wait for it—Appalachian Elegy.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
The same goes for the San Diego-Scripps conservation area, except for the recreational taking of coastal pelagic species (northern anchovy, Pacific sardine, Pacific mackerel and jack mackerel) by hook and line only.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Come spend an entire day on the shore by renting a chaise lounge and an umbrella from one of the many outfitters waiting to hook you up.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
From that moment on, she was hooked.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hook
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Trump’s handling of his war on Iran—attacking without consultation, expecting unwavering support, forcing higher prices on others—has dealt another blow to these relationships.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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Southeast Asian officials said such an outcome would deal a significant blow to US credibility in keeping sea lanes open.—
Gerry Doyle,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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As the clock ran out on their comeback attempt, Tomislav Ivišić bent over, hands on his knees.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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In standard general relativity, spacetime can bend under the influence of mass and energy.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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The two stayed connected by writing letters to each other when camp ended.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The device works with most routers and can be connected using a push-button pairing process.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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Thieves stole the copper wire inside them for scrap metal money.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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But the poet’s work now centers on illness and relearning how to live after a stroke stole his language and mobility.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mornings tend to revolve around Regatta Buffet, or, for something lighter and more grab-and-go, Café Madeleine or Bahama Bagel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Feel daring, attention-grabbing and unapologetically you.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In another panel, a man and child walk away from the town along a railroad track that curves up and to the left, and then disappears.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Tianjin tower is recognizable for its softly curving glass walls that reduce exposure to wind, sun, and moisture.—
Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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The bearded blueliner has skated through the bumps and bruises that come with delivering checks and deflecting slap shots.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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That’s how Larry Graham came up with slap bass.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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One of the most common mistakes, Williams said, is failing to properly brace the core, which can cause the lower back to arch and the spine to fall out of alignment.—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
3 Apr. 2026
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Sami’s hair and beard were gray, and his thick eyebrows arched over his tired walnut eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Hook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hook. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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