1
as in bending
to cause to turn away from a straight line
the pitcher hooked the ball, and the batter missed
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2
as in connecting
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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3
as in stealing
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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4
as in grabbing
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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5
as in curving
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 hooking
With deals on Apple AirPods, Vera Bradley bags, Neutrogena makeup wipes, and Dreo portable space heaters, Amazon is hooking you up for the fall, winter, and beyond.
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Shalwah Evans, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Encased in a glossy synth-pop tune, producers Max Martin and Shellback lace the lyrics with a melody as addictive as a narcotic, hooking listeners from the start.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Since it’s widely recognized that this area of the plane doesn’t often get much love from cleaners, this genius tech organizer is the best alternative, hooking onto your tray table and providing pockets for your tablet, phone, headphones, and more.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
After hooking his tee shot into trees on the adjacent 16th hole, Scheffler punched out, walked back to the 18th fairway, and shot over tents and trees to land 40 feet from the flag.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Shalwah Evans, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Encased in a glossy synth-pop tune, producers Max Martin and Shellback lace the lyrics with a melody as addictive as a narcotic, hooking listeners from the start.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Since it’s widely recognized that this area of the plane doesn’t often get much love from cleaners, this genius tech organizer is the best alternative, hooking onto your tray table and providing pockets for your tablet, phone, headphones, and more.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
After hooking his tee shot into trees on the adjacent 16th hole, Scheffler punched out, walked back to the 18th fairway, and shot over tents and trees to land 40 feet from the flag.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hooking
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The slip-on design is great for people who have trouble bending down — no need to worry about tying laces.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Dotti Best Broom & Dustpan pairs durable, easy-clean silicone bristles with an adjustable pole and a foothold dustpan that reduces bending.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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In 1972, a young student is profoundly changed by the simple act of observing and connecting with a geranium.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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Upon connecting with the link and entering the code, the recipient is presented with a drag-and-drop target for sharing files with the requester.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, rival electric vehicle makers, including China’s BYD, are stealing market share with cheaper, high-quality offerings.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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In this film based on a true story, Channing Tatum plays Jeffrey Manchester, a notorious spree robber known for stealing from a variety of McDonald’s franchises.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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Before grabbing a host of amendments at the nursery, however, do a soil test through your local extension service to see what your garden actually needs.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
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Wear them now with blouses and T-shirts when visiting a pumpkin patch or grabbing dinner with friends.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Presented in Lightness & Tension, an exhibition curated by roving gallerist Ulysses de Santi, Simões’s work is rooted in material exploration, as seen in the Sleeper chair, a curving steel form that suggests Brazilian midcentury modernism.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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Here the set becomes a comedy generator, a set of curving sides that Reeves can lean against and slide bonelessly down.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
2 Oct. 2025
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Old-fashioned abelias with their arching shape need to be cut back to the ground every year.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Keep your shoulders relaxed and engage your core to avoid arching your back.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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The McMaster team’s broader research highlights how integrating biosensors, wearables, and AI could revolutionize diagnostics for women’s health — from reproductive conditions to cancer and osteoporosis.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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With the right guardrails, integrating AI and other emerging technologies can help boards decode complex issues faster, accelerate upskilling, and enhance decision-making.—
Lara Abrash,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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In the viral video shared on social media, Nina Miller, wearing Giants gear, is seen swiping the headband from the boy.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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After dropping them off in a narrow street, Rojas started swiping through the app for a new passenger.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hooking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooking. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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