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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
Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Depredation is the act of a hooked fish being partially or completely removed by a shark, something almost all anglers deal with on a daily basis while targeting their favorite offshore species.
—Jon Chapman, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Aug. 2025
But some users of Feel Free report online having felt slightly hooked after a short period of drinking just one bottle daily.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Researchers with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy are hoping to learn more about these shark and hooked striped bass interactions this summer, and the camera tags in Cape Cod Bay may help shed some light on this shark behavior in the bay.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Depredation is the act of a hooked fish being partially or completely removed by a shark, something almost all anglers deal with on a daily basis while targeting their favorite offshore species.
—Jon Chapman, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
Levi’s, which recently launched a campaign starring country/pop star Shaboozey, is another brand managing to keep customers hooked.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Aug. 2025
But some users of Feel Free report online having felt slightly hooked after a short period of drinking just one bottle daily.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hooked
Adjective
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Moore previously served as the defense attorney for Louise and David Turpin, the California couple who abused and imprisoned their 13 children and dependent adults in a 'house of horrors' for years.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The bill, which would ban members, their spouses, and dependent children from individual stock trading, combines several pieces of legislation that have been introduced in the lower chamber.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The company achieved a 58 percent reduction in water intensity, mainly driven by process optimization, increase of recovery of used water and advanced cleaning technologies.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
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By the end of the film, Mark, who had grown so used to winning, has won in the most transformative way.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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The doors of its Venetian-style facade open up to welcoming spaces characterized by beam ceilings, arched windows and original frescoes.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
25 Aug. 2025
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These melamine cereal bowls feature a pretty floral detail inside and arched patterns around the exterior rim—a pretty balance of simple and chic.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Aug. 2025
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Watts said the child welfare agency also will maintain collaboration with public health officials, law enforcement and treatment providers to prevent tragedies connected to fentanyl and other drugs.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Hope in Dave Canales, the second-year head coach whose optimism-springs-eternal approach has this team feeling connected.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The writers’ allegations echoed dozens of other lawsuits brought by authors, news outlets, visual artists and others who say that tech companies stole their work to use in AI training.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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In December of that year, court records show that Bramble stole a City of Norwood Public Works pickup, fled from officers from at least two agencies and then tried to run away with a knife in his hand.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Twenty-four hours later, Ohtani entered the visiting clubhouse in Baltimore and grabbed his glove.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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During the argument, Martin grabbed a hammer from Lawson that Lawson had been using to repair a patio door and raised it above his head in a striking motion, Lawson said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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Bathrooms are also curved, with an abundance of wood and dark-green tile.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
27 Aug. 2025
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The skull vault curved like that of Homo sapiens.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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An Obsession With Winning Some leaders are seemingly addicted to winning.—
Matthew Phillips,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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And in a study published in 2025, researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College in Manhattan who followed 10-to-14-year-old social-media users over several years found that kids who were more addicted to social media were at two to three times higher risk of suicidal behavior.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Hooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooked. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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