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
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
Backyard Kids has agreed to provide free replacement hooks to all consumers with affected units as a part of this recall.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2025
New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025
The system is expected to hook around a large plume of African dust that has been quelling hurricane development for the past several weeks, Fox Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross wrote on his blog, Hurricane Intel.
—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
When the hook of your project is letting viewers spend time in the company of two funny characters, played by two actors with superb comic chemistry, more is actually more.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
Backyard Kids has agreed to provide free replacement hooks to all consumers with affected units as a part of this recall.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
The company reckons that folks won't need to hook the projector up to external speakers, but two-way Bluetooth caters for wireless connection to BT headphones or speakers if desired.
—New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025
The system is expected to hook around a large plume of African dust that has been quelling hurricane development for the past several weeks, Fox Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross wrote on his blog, Hurricane Intel.
—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hook
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The expiration of the enhanced subsidies will also deal a major blow to Covered Connecticut, a program that provides no-cost exchange plans to residents who make too much to qualify for Medicaid but still earn 175% or less than the federal poverty level.—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
13 Aug. 2025
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The decline threatens to push record beef prices even higher, with tariffs limiting importers’ ability to soften the blow.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Why companies like Nissan are bending to anti-DEI efforts Pressure has been mounting against Nissan over the last two years — from the rising success of Chinese competitors and a shifting electric vehicle industry to declining profits and corporate restructuring enacted to stop them.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Chance had, throughout his catalogue, proudly flaunted his status as an independent artist, writing entire songs about not signing to a major label and not bending the knee to corporate interest.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
20 Aug. 2025
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Las Vegas may be known for its entertainment and nightlife, but reliable internet is what keeps residents and businesses connected every day.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Gardening not only provides fresh, nutritious produce but also offers a great way to stay active, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with nature.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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The multifunction massaging seats stole the show for passengers during our review experience.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The big story At a time when U.S. trade tariffs on India have been making headlines, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tax relief plans have stolen some of the media limelight.—
Ayushi Jindal,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
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Four prisoners had to take turns using a bunk bed just to grab a few hours of sleep.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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But Sunday, unfortunately for him, slipped away quickly as World No. 1 grabbed his fifth season title.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Dozens of storms have traveled north offshore, often curving completely away from the coast without making landfall in the mainland United States or in Canada, but some leave damage in their wakes, in the form of erosion, coastal flooding and even deaths from rough seas.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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Her blonde locks were styled into tight barrel curls, while her bangs curved outward to the sides of her face.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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But the man who delivered the slap has not been charged with any crime and is named in court documents as a victim.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Aug. 2025
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Some of those bombardments have come immediately after Putin talked with Trump on the phone in what can only be categorized as a deliberate slap in the face.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
15 July 2025
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The Enterprise Bridge project connects the Southport Industrial Park to Interstate 80 by arching across the Sacramento Deep Water Shipping Channel.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Agnes has a gawky, floppy-haired beauty, a gently appraising stare, quizzically arching eyebrows, and a tendency to listen with her mouth half open, as if in anticipation of a punch line that will take her, and us, by surprise.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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“Hook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hook. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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