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
Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Lingerie The underwire and hook-and-eye closures can damage the interior of your washing machine, turning a $30 bra into a $600 mistake.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Specifically, Volvo said the EX60 is able to add up to 168 miles of range in 10 minutes when hooked to a 400-kW fast charger.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The season includes spearing and hook-and-line fishing.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Lingerie The underwire and hook-and-eye closures can damage the interior of your washing machine, turning a $30 bra into a $600 mistake.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
Fran Drescher’s rave review sold me on the Nail System—and now everyone in my life is hooked.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Specifically, Volvo said the EX60 is able to add up to 168 miles of range in 10 minutes when hooked to a 400-kW fast charger.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hook
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Additionally, hometown hero and skier Gus Kenworthy acts as host for the entire week, which features events like the blow-out White Party, a drag and burlesque show with both national and local talent, and the Glitter Ball where anything that sparkles is in fashion.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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George Kittle’s Achilles had popped, a devastating blow to the soul of the roster.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ole Miss chips away Canes defense again bends but doesn’t break.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Issues arise when engineers look to develop materials that adapt easily, and can then bend back into their original shape.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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One of those techniques involves an empty chair placed in front of a client, encouraging them to imagine and speak to someone connected to unresolved emotions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Fort Worth police said the three cases are not connected.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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One of the more entertaining theories to explain Indiana’s success is that a Hoosiers staffer hacked a cloud to steal the opponent’s game plans.—
Mac Engel
January 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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The perfect partner for the look is a powder pink clutch and stole, both with embroidery that matches the dress.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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Start your very own love affair with Outcrease Retinol Trifecta Serum by grabbing a bottle today, and check out some of Dermelect’s other skin correcting serums and facial oils below.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Madison outrebounded Point Loma 36-24, with Stevens grabbing seven and Moore five.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The 25-year-old’s redemption arc continued to curve at Newcastle United on Wednesday night.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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At first glance, the choker reprises the incisions and delicately curving edges meant to evoke Chanel’s distinctive quilting, with a sliding clasp closure to adjust it closely to the neck.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
4 Jan. 2026
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Edmundson, who had a goal disallowed earlier, found a loose puck and cranked a slap shot.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The friendship developed during rehearsals, and then a confrontation in the film between their characters culminated in a slap.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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Long, arched hallways lead to the guest rooms, restaurants, castle-like lounge spaces, and even an ancient cloister from the former monastery.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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Keep your core tight and avoid arching your back.—
Jenessa Connor,
Health,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Hook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hook. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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