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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
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
He is also expected to face questions about Instagram’s algorithm, the infinite nature of Meta’s feeds and other features the plaintiffs argue are designed to get users hooked.
—Barbara Ortutay, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
The toys can also be taken on the go and hooked onto backpacks or purses with a keychain clip.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
If the raw, complicated emotional core of Lucy and Stephen’s relationship is what kept you hooked, start here.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
He is also expected to face questions about Instagram’s algorithm, the infinite nature of Meta’s feeds and other features the plaintiffs argue are designed to get users hooked.
—Barbara Ortutay, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Though the show struggled ratings-wise, those who watched were hooked.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
The toys can also be taken on the go and hooked onto backpacks or purses with a keychain clip.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hooked
Adjective
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Puerto Rico’s power grid is overwhelmingly dependent on fossil fuels.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
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This confirmed that the fracturing was a physical process dependent on the incredible strain of heart contractions.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Aimed at improving circularity and extending the life cycle of its products, M&S partnered with Redskinned—a company that repairs, resells and recycles used garments—to operate the eBay storefront.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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The price of gasoline has dropped about 6%, and the price of new and used cars has dropped by a little under 1%.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Back on the highway, the rearview mirror showed the clouds had lifted, the waters were still, and a rainbow had arched across the sky.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 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
Verb
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Set the scene Loews Kansas City has all the makings of a proper business travel hotel, directly connected via skybridge to the Kansas City Convention Center and a short walk from the Power & Light District.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Martin had only a small social media presence, in the form of an Instagram page connected to him that featured illustrations, mostly of golf courses.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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The truck driver called the police to report the suspects cut the trailer lock and stole computer equipment, according to a statement by the Chino Police Department.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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After Pritchard stole an errant Suns pass, White zipped one inside to Queta for an emphatic dunk.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Podziemski scored 19 points, had six assists and grabbed eight rebounds while helping the Warriors bounce back from a loss to New Orleans the night before.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The report stated that Paul Gardella allegedly grabbed a knife from the kitchen and threatened his ex-wife.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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What looks remote on a flat map proves adjacent when the map is curved.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Almost shaped like the letter G, the industrial form is curved inward to create room (but taking up more square footage) for the table’s mango-wood surface.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2026
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The progression of limerence can be understood as a shift from desiring another person to becoming addicted to them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Simpson's mom was 16 when he was born and became addicted to crack, and his dad abandoned him at birth.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Hooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooked. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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