CROOKING Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

crooking

verb

present participle of crook

as in bending

to cause to turn away from a straight line crooked a finger

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as in curving

to turn away from a straight line or course the road suddenly crooked to the left

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straightening

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Verb

The narrator of this form-bending novel is a man who shares the author’s name and profession, and who, at the story’s outset, is the victim of a hit-and-run.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Then, on Chambliss’ third drive of the second half, Woods came bending around the right edge with a whack and recover.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of bending

Verb

The unintended effect of low-density construction, restrictive zoning, and curving roads is a staggering increase in the distance between destinations.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Eichler’s micro-neighborhood, spread over a high ridge near the geographic center of the city and overlooking Glen Canyon Park, is mostly composed of compact lots along curving streets.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of curving

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Terracotta tiles are at his feet; behind him is a gnarled pine tree, arching toward the sea.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
Its initial trajectory after stage separation will put the spacecraft on the same course as previous flights, arching toward a reentry and splashdown in the Indian Ocean.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of arching

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Ecobee says that just hooking this unit up can deliver up to 26% per year reductions on heating and cooling costs, which will pay for itself quickly.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
First, don’t rely on the industry to protect youth when its business model depends on hooking new customers and keeping them using their product.

— Susan Morrisey, STAT, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of hooking

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crookery

crooking

crooks

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