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as in dependent
having a compulsive need for a harmful substance or activity
The group's mission is to help those who become hooked on opioids.
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as in used
having a great interest or need to do or have something
The couple got immediately hooked on the new show, and it became must-watch television for them.
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as in arched
to cause to turn away from a straight line
the pitcher hooked the ball, and the batter missed
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as in connected
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 stole
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 grabbed
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 curved
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 hooked
Tom Warren, The Verge, 2 Jan. 2026
From the violent and disturbing moments of Fox's The Following to the unpredictable chaos of films like Wild Things and Green Room, these titles (and more) will keep you hooked from start to finish.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
Calin Van Paris, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
After five minutes with that group’s House chair, Waterford Democrat Janet Polinsky, Keane was hooked for life.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Nadella wants to move beyond the usual AI slop arguments, because Microsoft is betting on getting everyone hooked on AI agents instead of the Office and Windows software that has powered so many industries for decades.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 2 Jan. 2026
From the violent and disturbing moments of Fox's The Following to the unpredictable chaos of films like Wild Things and Green Room, these titles (and more) will keep you hooked from start to finish.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
Almost instantly, my house seemed a far fresher, more pleasant place; I’ve been hooked ever since.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
After five minutes with that group’s House chair, Waterford Democrat Janet Polinsky, Keane was hooked for life.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hooked
Adjective
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If successful, the technology is slated for wider adoption across multiple EV lines, signaling a potential shift away from lithium-dependent batteries.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Previously, the tax code allowed claiming the child credit if the child or dependent had a Social Security number.—
Sarah Moreno
February 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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His first car was a used Honda Accord.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Now, Cooper said, his son has just gotten used to it.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Engage your core so that your back is flat (not arched or rounded).—
Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
30 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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The Pima County Sheriff's Department said investigators so far have not identified any suspects, persons of interest, or vehicles connected to the case.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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One of the most exciting playoff games in recent memory — a quarterback duel between Buffalo’s Josh Allen and Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes — ended abruptly in a 42-36 Chiefs win when Mahomes connected with Travis Kelce on an eight-yard touchdown pass.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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As Fiala started to size up Husso, Sennecke lifted Fiala’s stick and, in one motion, stole the puck and sent a backhand pass to Mikael Granlund.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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According to an affidavit, agitators stole material, including personal information, from government vehicles in Minneapolis.—
Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Doncic turned to run back up the court and grabbed the back of his left leg.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Jarrett Allen scored 10 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Dennis Schroder added 11 points in his Cavaliers debut and Keon Ellis had 6 points in his first game with the Cavaliers, who won for the seventh time in eight games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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By tracking how those signals curved through Jupiter’s atmosphere, the team created detailed maps of temperature and density across the planet.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Hallie Henley Sims inherited her own grandmother’s curved back settee and chose to keep the original orange velvet upholstery intact.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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When his mother, Dianne, who is a nurse, warned him about the dangers of becoming addicted to painkillers, Strong quickly stopped taking them and stuck with Tylenol.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Being very addicted to the male gaze and being this party queen with two children felt adequate.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Hooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooked. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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