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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
Joel Feder, The Drive, 8 Jan. 2026
Max is still in the water with the errant Jet Ski, which must be hooked to the crane.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 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
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
Max is still in the water with the errant Jet Ski, which must be hooked to the crane.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hooked
Adjective
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Cleanup efforts — including efforts to reduce the amount of sewage, fertilizer and petroleum products being rinsed into the lagoon — are heavily dependent on cities and counties.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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Today, every country’s economy is tied to others, but a small nation that’s as historically dependent on trade as Denmark seems particularly vulnerable to Trump’s caprices.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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In addition to used books, other items such as collectibles will also be available for purchase.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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The wounded and dead from Saturday's violence in Malekshahi were taken to the Imam Khomeini hospital in Ilam, where security forces stormed the compound and used batons, tear gas and live fire, according to Hengaw.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
7 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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Your chest should be upright and your torso should be slightly forward so that your back is flat and not arched or rounded forward.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
3 Dec. 2025
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Lastly, as Archaeology News reported, Britain was never isolated from the rest of the continent, and it was connected to distant regions, too.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Stafford connected with Colby Parkinson on a touchdown pass in the final minute to lift the Rams to a 34-31 wild-card playoff win over the Carolina Panthers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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On another play in the second half, Lenert stole a cross pass.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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The homeowner told police that the suspect stole a $90 area rug.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Jazzy Davidson scored all of her 12 points in the first quarter on a poor shooting night (5 for 23 from the field), grabbed five boards and dished out five assists.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Towns scored 17 and grabbed 20 rebounds for New York, while Mikal Bridges scored 21 and OG Anunoby scored 25.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Fashion lovers, celebrities, and stylists alike are fans of this polished shoulder bag, thanks to its durable leather, curved top handle, and flat base.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
15 Dec. 2025
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Additive manufacturing allows load-bearing structures to follow curved, organic geometries dictated by optimization algorithms rather than the straight ribs and stringers of traditional airframes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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Members have said that the abuse occurred through over-billing, false records, identity theft, and phantom claims in Medicaid social service and health programs for the elderly, disabled, addicted, and homeless.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Jan. 2026
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The filmmakers build their documentary around cell phone videos secretly recorded by prisoners – footage that shows severe overcrowding, flooding of cell blocks, drugged addicted inmates, and alleged brutal attacks by those whose job should be to ensure the safety of people behind bars.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Hooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooked. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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