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
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 28 May 2025
Drake’s personal hotline was ringing off the hook this week after his phone number was accidentally leaked during a livestream — and the 6 God took it all in stride.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 May 2025
Emily Burns, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
The fashion, the friendships, and the flings are all as integral to the new series as the old one, and the first two seasons leaned heavily on nostalgia to keep audiences hooked.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 May 2025
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Noun
But Lapid, who also spent time in the Israeli military, does not let his government off the hook for the atrocities and military actions done in response to that violence.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 28 May 2025
Drake’s personal hotline was ringing off the hook this week after his phone number was accidentally leaked during a livestream — and the 6 God took it all in stride.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 May 2025
Verb
From there, she was hooked and ready to find additional rituals that could amplify the results of these breathwork sessions.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
The fashion, the friendships, and the flings are all as integral to the new series as the old one, and the first two seasons leaned heavily on nostalgia to keep audiences hooked.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hook
Noun
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If approved, the cuts would served a devastating blow to the U.N., which is already struggling as other governments also cut contributions.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Her relationship may have been seen as the ideal outcome of inner work, so its collapse may have felt disappointing, like a blow to their healing process.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The flexi-wings bend slightly at high speeds to reduce drag or increase downforce, helping the car go faster.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The leather straps are adjustable for a custom fit, and the sole only bends slightly at the toe, indicating excellent structure and long-term durability.—
Lauren Paige Richeson,
Health,
29 May 2025
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Each element is connected by strong metal hinges that can be easily greased to keep movement seamless.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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Uptown Charlotte 7) Artwork: Luminous Lane murals Location: 100 E. 4th St., Charlotte Bursting with colorful murals, Luminous Lane connects 3rd street to 4th street, between College and Tryon Streets in uptown.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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Sophomore infielder Luke Nixon was responsible for half of them, stealing 14 in 16 attempts.—
Mitch Light,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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One night, a couple of intruders beat Rob up and steal Apple.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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Scott grabbed some pizza and returned to park her Subaru near the West Shore Market to wait for Serafini.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Appeal To All Five Senses People still like going out, meeting others and grabbing coffee.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Of course, Apple will have thought of this and curved the edges, for instance, to mitigate this.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Halfway into the decade, the company's latest sustainability report released Thursday shows the software giant has a long way to go to meet that goal but may be starting to bend its emissions curve downward.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Not finishing the story is a real slap in the face to all the loyal fans who did stick around.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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During the final House vote, Republican lawmakers approached the speaker with congratulatory handshakes and back slaps.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
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Cats typically show affection by arching their back against you, meowing, purring, following you around, or sleeping near you at night.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Cuomo, who was already seated, warily arched his eyebrows.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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“Hook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hook. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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