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
Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Disposals for fishing lines and hooks were added and bike racks installed at the base of the pier.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
In this modern farmhouse entryway, a dark gray rug with a black and gray pattern keeps the space functional while contrasting the bright white walls and door and tying in the dark hardwood floors, wall hooks, and rustic bench.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
The Beats Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds, down 36%, are built with secure ear hooks, long battery life, and punchy sound that keeps you moving through workouts.
—PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
With a fistful of A-list co-signs, Brown leaned into a bad-boy image that dovetailed with the lucrative fusion of soft hooks and tough talk by contemporaries like Drake.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
The hand blender also comes with dough hooks for effortless kneading and a blending rod for soups and smoothies.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
This chic blanket ladder holds up to three of your coziest blankets, plus your purse and a few hats thanks to the top hooks.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
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
In a recent project, her team ensured that tall cabinets had rods to hang coats, while lockers held shelves and hooks inside for sports equipment.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Disposals for fishing lines and hooks were added and bike racks installed at the base of the pier.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
In this modern farmhouse entryway, a dark gray rug with a black and gray pattern keeps the space functional while contrasting the bright white walls and door and tying in the dark hardwood floors, wall hooks, and rustic bench.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
The Beats Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds, down 36%, are built with secure ear hooks, long battery life, and punchy sound that keeps you moving through workouts.
—PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
With a fistful of A-list co-signs, Brown leaned into a bad-boy image that dovetailed with the lucrative fusion of soft hooks and tough talk by contemporaries like Drake.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
The hand blender also comes with dough hooks for effortless kneading and a blending rod for soups and smoothies.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
This chic blanket ladder holds up to three of your coziest blankets, plus your purse and a few hats thanks to the top hooks.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Noun
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While critics may feel Baumbach is pulling his punches, Oscars voters could appreciate that spirit of generosity toward those in the movie business.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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Early in the contest, Toronto’s big punches arrived.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Uchis has built a reputation as a bilingual and genre-fluid artist who bends musical boundaries with ease.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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According to Einstein, massive objects shape the space around them, as their gravity bends space-time, curving paths of light rays near by.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The derelict Toronto Postal Service Centre, now Scotiabank Arena, was on the eastern end of Bremner Boulevard, the street that connects the two buildings.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The new strategy connects water goals to the denim giant’s 2024 Climate Action Transition Plan, which aligns the company’ business plans with its climate commitments.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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La Tanière du Dragon steals the show, featuring a towering dragon that lies in wait beneath Sleeping Beauty’s Castle.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Suffice it to say, their centuries-spanning love story steals the show.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
15 Oct. 2025
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After Grace quotes Zooey Deschanel's character, Thames grabs her face and kisses her out of the frame.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Another strong Lions performance could mark a turning point this season where Detroit grabs control of the division and doesn't look back.—
Nick Meyer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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In the example below, Ilkay Gundogan curves his run to prevent Alisson from passing back to Virgil van Dijk, while Victor Osimhen’s presence puts goalkeeper Alisson off passing to Ibrahima Konate or Dominik Szoboszlai.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Both offenses traded blows, with Brewer receiver Devan Roberts landing the last one.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Oct. 2025
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Tense exchanges and frequent interruptions have marked the evening, as both candidates seek to land decisive blows ahead of Election Day.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 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 27 Oct. 2025.
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