HOOKS Synonyms: 293 Similar and Opposite Words

hooks 1 of 2

noun

plural of hook

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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hooks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hook

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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straightens

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Recent Examples of hooks

Noun

The Fire Kit comes with multiple fire blankets, Fire Spray, wall hooks, a safety checklist magnet and alert window decal. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 On Podium, Cheekface dial up both the hooks and the sociopolitical dread, but absurdist humor remains their defense mechanism for a world spiraling out of control. — Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026 Extensive testing has ruled out several possible causes, including lead poisoning, cancer and metal objects such as fishing hooks. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 It has also been thoughtfully designed, with removable cargo hooks that more cars should provide. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026 Luna Duran, whose brown hair hangs almost to her knees, waited there, with hooks installed in the flesh on her thin shoulder blades. — Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 There’s even a coordinating towel bar and wall hooks for those in search of a matchy-matchy look. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 20 July 2026 From the band’s home studio in Texas, Muñoz spoke with Variety about his obsession with iconic rock hooks, the secret to crafting adventurous accordion lines and the music legend who appears on Intocable’s latest album. — Ernesto Lechner, Variety, 16 July 2026 Try hooks, dividers, or double-hang rods to increase closet organization. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 16 July 2026

Verb

The Soundcore C50i open-ear earbuds feature a clip-on FlexiClip design that hooks securely over your ear without blocking your ear canal. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 The news hooks her further into wanting something out of a vulnerable situation. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 July 2026 Ceiling hooks for fishing rods, cargo door for two bikes, spray hose for cleaning gear and heated locker for drying it. — Kris Millgate, USA Today, 1 July 2026 How Many Calories Rucking Burns The calorie math is what hooks many newcomers, particularly men in their 40s trying to recapture lost ground. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026 Armour hooks my arm, and the panic abates. — Adam Erace, Fortune, 24 May 2026 Marketing experts say while more and more cash is flowing into the clip-ification of all things, those watching the content can view clips as cheap and disposable moments, not something that hooks someone on a show or internet personality. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 12 May 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hooks

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Jade Cargill and Lash Legend faced off as US Bank Stadium cheered, but Green and Stratton broke it up and neutralized the Black amazons with 10-count punches.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
There were no punches thrown, just heated discussion about the result.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Definition of punches

Verb

The liquid metal provides an electrical pathway that can deform with the surrounding rubber-like material instead of snapping when the skin bends or stretches.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026
The hole gently bends from right to left, with fairway bunkers staggered along both sides.

— Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of bends

Verb

To get there, Southeast Asia needs an integrated ecosystem that connects Earth observation, AI, scientific expertise and trusted public institutions.

— Karryl Kim Sagun Trajano, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Its design seamlessly connects guests to the sea through floor-to-ceiling glass, an infinity Aqua Pool, and panoramic lounges.

— Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of connects

Verb

Schmitt, 27, was in the midst of a career year, having already reached career highs in homers (21), RBIs (55) and steals (nine).

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Though when Pierce Brosnan took up the role in the 1999 remake, Crown steals Monet’s San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk (1908–12) from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, though that painting actually belongs to the National Museum Cardiff in Wales.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of steals

Verb

Uganda, a country that curves around Lake Victoria, took on a completely different shape.

— Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Tumon Bay, the island’s main resort district, curves in a sweep of gorgeous waters backed by limestone cliffs and a skyline of hotels that reflect Guam’s long‑standing popularity with Japanese and Korean travelers.

— David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 June 2026

Definition of curves

Verb

As the piano arches into a sparkling glissando, a harp follows suit, carving out space for a light, airy synthesizer drone to materialize.

— Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026
My friend also recommends the Hoka Clifton style, which takes pressure off your heels and arches thanks to the rocker-style sole.

— Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 11 July 2026