crooking

present participle of crook

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crooking
Verb
  • Perhaps that’s by design, and Byun is bending his own form towards a damning commentary on universal self-interest — even in the face of a crisis.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Israel, already emerging from a year of history-bending military operations—crippling Hamas in Gaza, decapitating Hezbollah's command structure, and setting back Iran's nuclear program—now stands at the threshold of something larger.
    Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • According to Einstein, massive objects shape the space around them, as their gravity bends space-time, curving paths of light rays near by.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
  • There was also the Capin — its surprising inspiration was the capybara, seen in its chocolate suede and golden braid motif on a curving open tote, offered in two sizes.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Warning signs a skunk is ready to spray include jumping, stamping their front feet, arching their back, clicking teeth, and hissing.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Keep your shoulders relaxed and engage your core to avoid arching your back.
    Dana Santas, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • By then Carolina had extended its advantage to two thanks again to Jarvis, who capitalized on the visitors’ third power play – hooking by Jackson LaCombe – with a one-time wrist shot from the right circle for his sixth goal of the season.
    Josh Gross, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
  • With deals on Apple AirPods, Vera Bradley bags, Neutrogena makeup wipes, and Dreo portable space heaters, Amazon is hooking you up for the fall, winter, and beyond.
    Shalwah Evans, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Crooking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crooking. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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