HOOKED UP Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

hooked up

verb

past tense of hook up

as in associated

to come or be together as friends former classmates who hooked up and started a business together

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Recent Examples of hooked up These new cells then hooked up directly to the mouse’s existing nervous system. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026 That explains some of how Eubank Jr ended up spending two days in hospital hooked up to a drip after his first fight against Benn. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 The show is also airing old and new episodes on Comedy Central for those still hooked up to cable. — Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2026 But the fact that the two of them could spend the better part of a year not needing to be hooked up to tubes represented a milestone. — Eric Boodman, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026 Madix admits to inquiring about who was still together and who had hooked up after leaving the show—and being surprised by the answers to those questions. — Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 31 Aug. 2026 Star was placed on a tiny stretcher, with tubes hooked up to her wrist and nose. — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 After Vinson hooked up with senior receiver Michael Bunch for a 28-yard TD strike early in the first quarter, the Blue Devils allowed 26 consecutive points to fall behind 33-7. — Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026 Greer remains in critical condition in a coma, hooked up to a ventilator and feeding tube that are keeping her alive. — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

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The company also unveiled equipment associated with silicon-carbide semiconductor production.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Most importantly, infrastructure should be viewed as a long-term investment in the community rather than simply another cost associated with development.

— Javier Campaña Minchong, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of associated

Verb

Once connected to tools, accounts, codebases, internal systems or financial workflows, AI agents can aggressively (and perniciously) take action on their own with limited human intervention.

— Larry Bradley, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
In the opening quarter, Jackson rushed for the Ravens’ first touchdown, and later connected with Zay Flowers for a 54-yard score.

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of connected

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The Jayhawks mixed their straight rushes with blitzes for their fast, experienced defense.

— PJ Green September 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026
However, Marks does offer GHK-Cu both as a serum and cream and occasionally as an injection, usually mixed with other peptides aimed at tissue repair and inflammation.

— Will Stone, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of mixed

Verb

Keating, the top Democrat on the committee’s Europe panel, was joined by every other panel Democrat as well as the top Democrat on the full committee.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The 26-year-old joined her hometown NWSL club in March on a contract through 2030 but has yet to feature for the club due to injury.

— Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of joined

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The helicopter, which was used by NBC and Telemundo, crashed about two hours after police say Rios drove her 2004 Ford Expedition the wrong way down a busy avenue, ran a red light and struck a vehicle before hitting the bus.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
This iconic Pasadena diner has been up and running since 1963, with local Michael Osborne taking the reins since the late ‘70s.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of ran

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Address documented prostitution and drug-related activity around the adjoining park area through ordinary enforcement and outreach, rather than allowing these complaints to become permanent features of neighborhood life.

— Lawrence Bell, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2026
Some contracts also limit coverage for rust, corrosion or sediment-related problems.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026

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