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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
Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
Use a knife or a sharp hooked tool, advises Fowler.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2025
In the video captured by guest Lisa Fernandez Miller, the groom could be seen on another man’s shoulders with his feet hooked under the bride’s arms.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The hooked main jaws additionally serve as an adjustable wrench, bottle opener, and nail puller.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
Use a knife or a sharp hooked tool, advises Fowler.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
Drake beat a fan in a game of rock-paper-scissors earlier this month during a show and still hooked him up with $20,000 in defeat.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2025
In the video captured by guest Lisa Fernandez Miller, the groom could be seen on another man’s shoulders with his feet hooked under the bride’s arms.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hooked
Adjective
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Well, that is highly dependent on an IT staff that is capable of deploying, optimizing and supporting over time.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Consumers and businesses Lower interest rates will also be welcomed by consumers looking to borrow money for other things, with a potential reduction in interest on credit cards and personal loans, although this is dependent on your personal circumstances including credit history.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Cox Automotive’s Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index — which tracks prices of used vehicles sold at its U.S. wholesale auctions — increased 4.9% year-over-year in April.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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Hilton was able to make the surprise moment a reality thanks to an assist from her nonprofit, 11:11 Media Impact, and Carvana, an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
10 May 2025
Verb
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As a Mexican and Jewish American woman from West Rogers Park, I am deeply connected to and proud of my roots.—
Jennifer Guzman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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President Joe Biden and others have said there is no evidence that the explosion was connected to the attack in New Orleans by an Army veteran that killed 14 people.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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The attacker then grabbed around $10 out of the victim’s pockets before fleeing on foot.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The man allegedly grabbed the woman from behind and held a knife to her side before assaulting her on the sidewalk, police said, ABC News reports.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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And John Kennedy was hopelessly addicted to a panoply of dangerous drugs that many close to him thought affected his judgment but a complicit press corps kept it all under wraps.—
Mark R. Weaver,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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James, once obsessed with surfing, became addicted to drugs after being hit by a car in 2007 and prescribed opioids, Marie Claire reported.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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This tool weighs in at 1.24 lbs, which feels light after becoming accustomed to using wavers that are close to 2.5 lbs.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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Despite market challenges, Gold believes buyers have become accustomed to the less-than-perfect conditions in NYC real estate.—
Hadley Meares,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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The ball curled through the proverbial eye of a needle, between Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez, and behind Alexis Mac Allister, who was forced to spin on his heels.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The old woman, though, stares at the screen, the shadow of a smile curled into her lips and a frown barely creasing her forehead.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
5 Jan. 2025
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The watches were swiped from Reeves’ Hollywood Hills home in December 2023, according to police.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
30 Dec. 2024
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Where there once were homes and gardens was now a wide furrow of dirt, as if a giant had swiped his foot across it.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Hooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooked. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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