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
Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The garden workspace offers ample room to plant seedlings, mix soil, and organize tools with its flat work surface, drawer, hooks, and shelf.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
Stacked in a pile or hanging from hooks—they’re a fun punch of color to add to any space that needs some cheer.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
But the songs weren’t hits because, frankly, the hooks that defined the Pumpkins’ big hits were missing.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
There’s an art to a good press release, that starts with appropriately targeting your audience and then creating hooks to entice further engagement.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
Families who love adventure will love the new Trail Boss version with all terrain tires and recovery hooks.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
Most cabin walls are metal, making these strong hooks perfect for keeping key papers visible and organized.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Run the exhaust and avoid using towel hooks to keep towels dry.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
The cat who reaches through the kennel bars and hooks a paw around your finger.
—Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
Aussie newcomer Yerin Ha is the juggernaut's new leading lady—a strong yet soft pragmatist whose quiet charisma hooks Benedict, the ton, and, soon enough, audiences everywhere.
—InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Start with your transformation story that hooks from line one.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Unable to deal with Max any longer, Nathan asks Joe to send Max down and hooks the Jet Ski to the crane himself.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
This compact device hooks onto your keychain or purse, and in the event of an emergency, simply pull the plug to activate a blaring alarm and strobe light duo.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Install hooks either on the wall or over the back of the door to keep bags in check.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
In contrast to AirPods, these headphones feature a sleek design that hooks over the ear and can be adjusted to ensure an extra secure grip.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Noun
Come for the obvious hooks, stay for the more subtle quirks.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The garden workspace offers ample room to plant seedlings, mix soil, and organize tools with its flat work surface, drawer, hooks, and shelf.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
Stacked in a pile or hanging from hooks—they’re a fun punch of color to add to any space that needs some cheer.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
But the songs weren’t hits because, frankly, the hooks that defined the Pumpkins’ big hits were missing.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
There’s an art to a good press release, that starts with appropriately targeting your audience and then creating hooks to entice further engagement.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
Families who love adventure will love the new Trail Boss version with all terrain tires and recovery hooks.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
Most cabin walls are metal, making these strong hooks perfect for keeping key papers visible and organized.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Run the exhaust and avoid using towel hooks to keep towels dry.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
Mark Lanier, a lawyer for the plaintiff, questioned Mosseri on Wednesday about whether Instagram chooses profits over the health and safety of minors and whether Mosseri oversees an app that hooks younger users.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
The cat who reaches through the kennel bars and hooks a paw around your finger.
—Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
Aussie newcomer Yerin Ha is the juggernaut's new leading lady—a strong yet soft pragmatist whose quiet charisma hooks Benedict, the ton, and, soon enough, audiences everywhere.
—InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Start with your transformation story that hooks from line one.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Unable to deal with Max any longer, Nathan asks Joe to send Max down and hooks the Jet Ski to the crane himself.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
This compact device hooks onto your keychain or purse, and in the event of an emergency, simply pull the plug to activate a blaring alarm and strobe light duo.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Install hooks either on the wall or over the back of the door to keep bags in check.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
In contrast to AirPods, these headphones feature a sleek design that hooks over the ear and can be adjusted to ensure an extra secure grip.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hooks
Noun
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Brown responds by shoving the officer's hand down, and after the second shove, the officer throws two punches.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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But amid the coronation for their crosstown rival, Gottlieb was looking for anything that told her this Trojans team could take some punches and also give some back in March.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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They’re also equipped with the brand’s Feel Good Flex outsole, which is ultra-lightweight and bends easily for convenient packing.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Gazes tangle, sound mutes, time bends.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Davis connects with the 3-1 pitch, which falls into a soft spot in center field, bringing in two runs.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kintetsu rail connects Yoshino to Osaka and Nara, and local buses help access trailheads.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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In some exclusive shots from Zendaya’s recent A24 shoot with Robert Pattinson (promoting their new wedding film, The Drama, premiering on April 3), Z’s new bixie cut steals the show.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2026
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The seeded, legendary Liscio’s Bakery roll (shoutout to South Jersey) steals the show.—
Jamie Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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Barber then grabs her firearm from her vehicle and Riley's girlfriend also retrieves an item from the vehicle, according to the complaint.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Isabelle slides off Sarah’s lap, flings the towel, pulls on her swimming mask, grabs her mom’s hand and tugs her toward the pool.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Representing a departure from the artist’s preferred medium of wood, the monument curves outward from a narrow base, its vertical form and vaguely human contours seeming to emanate light, notwithstanding the material’s heft.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Mar. 2026
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Groovy Baby The color combinations on this retro stripe, which curves at the will of the nail artist, are endless.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Both teams' goalkeepers were taken off after blows to the head.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Simmons recalls his first day on set came with some blows.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Instead, look to modern lattices, scallops, and arches for a timeless feel that’s still up to date.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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Note, however, the Vision XL is also essentially one big 10-in-tall block with a completely flat roof, whereas some hardshell RTTs, including the Skycamp, have roof designs with a high point that arches down toward the front and/or back.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Dec. 2025
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“Hooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooks. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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