HOOKING UP (WITH) Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

hooking up (with)

verb

present participle of hook up (with)

as in latching (on or onto)

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After taking a short corner and getting the ball back, Savio turned down a chance to cross and chose to chop instead.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The Moon opposes intense Pluto, exposing a routine or responsibility that has been taking more out of you than expected.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026

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