as in punches
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
delivered a hard right hook that struck his opponent in the eye
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as in bends
to cause to turn away from a straight line
the pitcher hooked the ball, and the batter missed
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as in connects
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 steals
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 grabs
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 curves
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 hooks
Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
X-ray imaging showed the hooks lodged inside the bird’s body, and veterinarians took on a challenging surgery to remove the pieces without damaging the young bird.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Accompanied by a hilarious music video which shows all that drama coming home to roost, this is another ear worm in his ever-expanding catalog of catchy hooks and varied takes on love songs.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
Desiree swapped her Amazon hooks for the Glenn Towel Bar from Ethnik Living after one of her bath sheets pulled a hook clean off the wall.
—Jasmine Desiree, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
The sponge is spherical in shape and is covered in tiny hooks that trap prey, the marine researchers said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
The free-standing coat rack and bench has four hooks for bags, jackets, and umbrellas, as well as a large open cubby at the top and six split-level cubbies at the base.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
This microwave rack adds extra shelving and hooks to your counter space.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Hanging frames are usually made with wood or aluminum and come with hooks or preinstalled wire on the back.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Aaron Sagers, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
In contrast to AirPods, these feature a sleek design that hooks over the ear and can be adjusted to ensure an extra secure grip.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Each episode hooks viewers with edge-of-your-seat action and builds to big, climactic moments.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Busstra then hooks the snake on a pole before pulling the reptile out of the box with his bare hands.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Create subheadlines that make one clear promise Your subheadline does the heavy lifting after your headline hooks them.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
To develop it, the research team incorporated mushroom heads or hooks directly into the building components.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
With Militarie Gun, though, Shelton stretched the concept of what hardcore can be, weaving in melody and riffy hooks more befitting stadium rock.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
After the rescuer hooks the hikers to the line, the helicopter crew hoists all three from the area.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Create regional hooks that connect with specific time zones.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
X-ray imaging showed the hooks lodged inside the bird’s body, and veterinarians took on a challenging surgery to remove the pieces without damaging the young bird.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Accompanied by a hilarious music video which shows all that drama coming home to roost, this is another ear worm in his ever-expanding catalog of catchy hooks and varied takes on love songs.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
Desiree swapped her Amazon hooks for the Glenn Towel Bar from Ethnik Living after one of her bath sheets pulled a hook clean off the wall.
—Jasmine Desiree, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
The sponge is spherical in shape and is covered in tiny hooks that trap prey, the marine researchers said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
The free-standing coat rack and bench has four hooks for bags, jackets, and umbrellas, as well as a large open cubby at the top and six split-level cubbies at the base.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
This microwave rack adds extra shelving and hooks to your counter space.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Hanging frames are usually made with wood or aluminum and come with hooks or preinstalled wire on the back.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
This excitement of the ghost hunt, which hooks paranormal tourists and keeps them returning, is a recurring theme among these travelers.
—Aaron Sagers, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
In contrast to AirPods, these feature a sleek design that hooks over the ear and can be adjusted to ensure an extra secure grip.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Each episode hooks viewers with edge-of-your-seat action and builds to big, climactic moments.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Busstra then hooks the snake on a pole before pulling the reptile out of the box with his bare hands.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Create subheadlines that make one clear promise Your subheadline does the heavy lifting after your headline hooks them.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
To develop it, the research team incorporated mushroom heads or hooks directly into the building components.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
With Militarie Gun, though, Shelton stretched the concept of what hardcore can be, weaving in melody and riffy hooks more befitting stadium rock.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
After the rescuer hooks the hikers to the line, the helicopter crew hoists all three from the area.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hooks
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The poem is littered with gut punches that would destroy me as a parent; Lee sees the poem’s beauty and appears to feel appropriate shame.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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No punches were thrown, and order was quickly restored, but the mere sight of a standoff is rare in any playoff game, much less Game 7 of the World Series.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Plasma bends the rules To build the lens, scientists sent strong electrical pulses through hydrogen gas inside a narrow capillary tube.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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From galaxy rotation curves that defy Newton's laws to gravitational lensing that bends light in eerie ways, scientists have been piecing together clues about dark matter like interstellar sleuths.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Its Ember 2 mug, which has a heating element right inside and connects to a handy app, is now out in some new colorways.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
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Other highlights include a living room sporting a wood-burning stove, a dining area that connects to a kitchen outfitted with open shelving and stainless appliances, and a bath equipped with a porcelain tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Helm topples trees, uproots crops, overturns feed stacks, steals loose blankets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The bounty hunter kills some random dudes who are dumb enough to cross him and steals a Falka doll from some little girls who have adopted the Rats as folk heroes.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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But the sustained fury grabs you.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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Today, artificial intelligence grabs headlines and AI stocks are soaring.—
Drew O’Connor,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Drawings of the Duffield Cave, as seen in the YouTube video, show that the section has a narrow entrance, then curves upward before flowing left, dropping down again and bending right before angling back up to a larger chamber.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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It's got a wicked 27-inch QHD screen that curves perfectly around your eyeballs, which feels like your games are wrapping you up.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Despite major strides in the right direction, the push for a greener future has been dealt several devastating blows from a fraught supply chain, economic headwinds and political setbacks.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Richard Westenberger, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Carter’s, said tariffs are delivering blows to the business, which has caused the company to hike its prices and decrease its discounting efforts.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These arches pivot together around common springing points to create a 40-degree tilt in just 4 minutes.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Methodist church, a white wedding cake built in 1929, was a total loss; the town’s oldest commercial building, a grand colonnaded structure from 1924, looked like the Roman Forum, arches yawning around a central void.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Hooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooks. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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