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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
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
His approach to slide tackles appears to have been refined through working alongside the Brazilian, with Mainoo developing a distinctive hooked technique with his right leg.
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Carl Anka,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub,
29 June 2026
Bud had the whopper hooked with one hook of a treble behind a small gold spoon.
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Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
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Adjective
Audiences all over the world became hooked on streaming during lockdown and movie theater audiences still haven't recovered.
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Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
His approach to slide tackles appears to have been refined through working alongside the Brazilian, with Mainoo developing a distinctive hooked technique with his right leg.
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Carl Anka,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Margaret left and came back in a new bra, the straps of which could be hooked together into an X across her back to draw her boobs toward the center of her chest.
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Literary Hub,
29 June 2026
Bud had the whopper hooked with one hook of a treble behind a small gold spoon.
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Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hooked
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Some states have started to broaden these rules to allow candidates to use campaign funds for other dependent care, too, like elder care.
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Car companies and their supply chains are particularly dependent on the movement of goods through USMCA and have been in the crosshairs of the administration's tariff policy.
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Eligible buyers will receive $3,500 off for new EVs and $1,750 off for used ones.
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Budget The average new-vehicle transaction price is still over $49,000, and while there are many less expensive models on sale, the used market is a much better starting point for many shoppers.
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She was braced against a near-vertical gray rock on a steep part of the mountain, with her back unnaturally arched and her face pointed at the sky, eyes open.
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The ceiling is arched and lined with skylights to allow for light in walkway.
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Mysterio finally connected with 619 followed by a Frog Splash for the win.
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Officials said activities connected to people ‒ from fireworks to carelessly discarded cigarettes ‒ have sparked 75% of wildfires in Utah in 2026.
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The press release says in total Fleming stole about $450,000 in cash.
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That's when Brandon Miller made his move and stole not only the win but the show.
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When Kennedy approached the rider and grabbed the handlebars to check whether the bike was registered, the rider refused to get off and allegedly tried to pull away.
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Maura Higgins, breakout star of The Traitors, grabbed her best tennis whites to ace the style assignment at Wimbledon 2026.
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Prep with a lightweight blowout cream and use a large round brush to create lift at the roots while keeping the ends smooth and softly curved.
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When light from a background source passes through this warping of space, its path is curved.
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Directed by Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton, the fifth installment follows Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), Jessie (Joan Cusack) and the gang of anthropomorphic toys as their owner Bonnie becomes addicted to her new favorite gadget, a kiddie smart tablet known as Lilypad.
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The state does not sufficiently fund services for people who become addicted to gambling via the sports-betting apps on their phones, mental health experts say, and there are not enough therapists trained to treat gambling addiction.
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“Hooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooked. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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