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
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Members of the Yarnicorns knitting and crochet group worked yarn through hooks and needles.
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Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
If swapping is an option, install towel hooks so each towel has its own spot for drying and can hang nicely.
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Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Each sail corner has a D-ring and uses some combination of hooks, ropes or clips to anchor to the surface.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The Florsjön wall shelf would be a thoughtful addition to any bathroom that could benefit from more organization—use the hooks to keep towels or your enviable robe rotation off the floor, while housing everyone’s toothbrushes safely on the top shelf.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
Each bible goes beyond a script by mapping out story arc, hooks and setting, with English-language guidance on production tailored to what performs in each region.
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Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Sour and sophomore Guts — incredible hooks, intricate production, cutting lyricism — stepped up to the next level.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Always check the rules in conservation trout water and be prepared to mash barbs or swap your treble hooks with single hooks to stay compliant.
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Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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.
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Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
12 May 2026
Set in the late 1980s, the film follows 13-year-old Felice (an exceptional Tiziano Menichelli), a budding tennis star whose overbearing father hooks him up with Raul Getti (Favino), a flameout former pro with a new lithium prescription and a serious ladies-man streak.
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Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 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.
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Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
The cat who reaches through the kennel bars and hooks a paw around your finger.
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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.
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InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
Start with your transformation story that hooks from line one.
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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.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
These heavy-duty clothespins hold up to strong winds, and every pin has two bonus hooks on either side to add extra items on hangers.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Members of the Yarnicorns knitting and crochet group worked yarn through hooks and needles.
—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
If swapping is an option, install towel hooks so each towel has its own spot for drying and can hang nicely.
—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Each sail corner has a D-ring and uses some combination of hooks, ropes or clips to anchor to the surface.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The Florsjön wall shelf would be a thoughtful addition to any bathroom that could benefit from more organization—use the hooks to keep towels or your enviable robe rotation off the floor, while housing everyone’s toothbrushes safely on the top shelf.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
Each bible goes beyond a script by mapping out story arc, hooks and setting, with English-language guidance on production tailored to what performs in each region.
—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Sour and sophomore Guts — incredible hooks, intricate production, cutting lyricism — stepped up to the next level.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Always check the rules in conservation trout water and be prepared to mash barbs or swap your treble hooks with single hooks to stay compliant.
—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
Verb
Armour hooks my arm, and the panic abates.
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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
Set in the late 1980s, the film follows 13-year-old Felice (an exceptional Tiziano Menichelli), a budding tennis star whose overbearing father hooks him up with Raul Getti (Favino), a flameout former pro with a new lithium prescription and a serious ladies-man streak.
—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hooks
Noun
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The Los Angeles singer-songwriter’s latest is a crisp and candid twee pop record with unexpected studio touches and gut punches.
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No such punches could be seen on the video.
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When Georgie bends down and peers into the drain, a pair of eyes stare back at him.
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Harvest the flowers as the buds first begin to open and when the stem still bends easily.
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Ortatepe said that the restaurant’s myriad influences — Greek, Turkish, Anatolian, Levantine — mesh with creating a space where culture connects guests.
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Once a device connects your brain signals to outside technology, the privacy stakes change fast.
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Tired of living in Cinderella’s shadow, Lilith steals the Fairy Godmother’s (Bette Midler) magic wand and hijacks the Royal Ball with her sister, Margot (Stephanie Hsu).
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Zidane steals the show France had been considered also-rans in the tournament, always falling short despite spectacular individual performances from players such as Just Fontaine and Michel Platini in previous editions.
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The design is what grabs your attention at first sight.
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The goal is to have a welcoming environment that grabs visitors' attention.
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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.
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Phoebe Philo’s version, a backless white tank with a dramatic ruffle that curves across the waist and up the shoulder blades transforms the silhouette into an avant-garde sculpture.
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Onaje died four days later — having suffered fatal brain hemorrhaging from multiple blows to his skull.
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Officers said that Samartino quickly assessed the situation and immediately began administering back blows to the infant.
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Smith arches over the patient, his body an umbrella to protect the wound.
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The protective netting that arches over so many of the roads in the eastern Donbas region – stopping drones in their tracks – is not your friend here, but a limitation on movement.
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“Hooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooks. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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