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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
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Both Prinstein and Nagata say that the default privacy setting for minors should be set so that their data is not shared with other companies, and isn't used to personalize content that can keep them hooked to social media for extended periods of time.
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Carmel Wroth,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Messi hooked his shot right, missing the net entirely in the ninth minute.
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Filip Bondy,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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Adjective
That way, when the tuna show up the hooked baits blend in with the free-swimming chum.
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Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Both Prinstein and Nagata say that the default privacy setting for minors should be set so that their data is not shared with other companies, and isn't used to personalize content that can keep them hooked to social media for extended periods of time.
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Carmel Wroth,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
In the three weeks since Syvlie’s birth, she’s been hooked to tubes in the NICU, but that hasn’t stopped Presley from being able to hold her daughter.
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Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Messi hooked his shot right, missing the net entirely in the ninth minute.
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Filip Bondy,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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Warsh, like many economists, thinks the financial markets have become too dependent on Fed guidance, and that such direction is more effective in financial crises or economic downturns.
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The film’s take on technology, which is sadly true about the amount of screen time that children (and adults) get on a daily basis, is realistic, as more and more people are becoming dependent on screens and losing in-person human interactions.
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Essentially what’s happened is that all matches have been split into four quarters, something which fans of US sports are very used to.
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Inside the quaint shop, search through shelves of used and new books in every genre.
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And the floor at the top is gently arched, which is pretty cool.
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Iceland emerged much later when a plume of unusually hot mantle rock arched the ridge up above the gathering waves.
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Meanwhile, a decline in sudden infant death syndrome could be connected to an increase in education about safe sleeping for infants, Warren said in a statement.
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Anthony Harvey, founder and leader of Da Truth Band, returned from Los Angeles to perform as part of a reunion featuring artists who have been connected to the group throughout its history.
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Joshua Serad, of Maple Shade, stole and damaged Pride flags Monday in the business district of Haddonfield on Kings Highway, according to police.
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Fudd followed with a go-ahead layup that put Dallas up 111-110 before Jessica Shepard stole the ball, and Aziaha James capped the scoring with a free throw to end it.
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Forward Natasha Howard scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Lynx (12-3), who have won 10 of their past 11 games.
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Police said one officer grabbed his gun and another grabbed his taser.
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This Samsung curved gaming monitor has a wide-reaching 49-inch and 1000R screen that'll envelope your entire field-of-view, providing unparalleled immersion.
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If choosing a pair without a headband, consider a model that has curved temples or a frame made of rubber.
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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 25 Jun. 2026.
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