as in blow
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 to bend
to cause to turn away from a straight line
the pitcher hooked the ball, and the batter missed
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as in to connect
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 to steal
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 to grab
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 to curve
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 hook
Sho Dewan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The three-time MVP backed his way to an effortless baby hook with nine ticks left.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2024
Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Kids might get hooked to new vapes that display animations with each puff.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
This provision spells out exactly how long everyone’s on the hook, but it can be extended or removed by mutual agreement.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The three-time MVP backed his way to an effortless baby hook with nine ticks left.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
However, the fundamental goal remains unchanged: to hook readers, pull them through a story and leave them satisfied at the end.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Kids might get hooked to new vapes that display animations with each puff.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hook
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And in what many consider the final blow to her mayoral career, Thao’s home was raided by FBI agents in July.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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In a game of dueling masterpieces from Nikola Jokic and Kyrie Irving, neither of them dealt the decisive blow.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Holding this position, row the weights up to your hips by bending your elbows to a 45-degree angle.Leoni Jesner, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Hezbollah is a violent hate group bent on war to the death with the West and the murder of Jews.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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The outcome will encourage you to incorporate more activities into your routine that ease stress and connect you to positive individuals who inspire you.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Leveling the digital playing field isn’t just about connecting to the internet.Advertorial, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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At a glance, Fitzgerald played well enough as a rookie to enter next year as the favorite for starting shortstop, hitting 15 homers, stealing 17 bases and posting an .831 OPS over 96 games.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Amazon’s Alexa told users the 2020 election was stolen.Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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If not, grab your handheld vacuum to remove any dirt, crumbs and dead skin from the cushion.Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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In response, Jason grabbed the individual's phone and threw it to the ground, a video that has been shared countless times on social media.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Created in collaboration with engineering giant Arup, its curving form has been constructed from two layers of slanted concrete shells that help echo the sound of the waves.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
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Clustered modular residences, large circular windows and curving rooflines rise above a dry riverbed.Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
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Even just the light congratulatory helmet slaps from his teammates feel explosive.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
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According to the tour agency, on July 3, two young members of an orca pod put on a grand and unexpected show for the whale watchers with playful jumping, tail slaps, and poking their heads out of the water to look around.Julia Daye, Sacramento Bee, 8 July 2024
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The front fascia is more aggressive, the inlets much bigger, and the wheel arches more prominent and sharp.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Close’s Grandmother pees on a rock and arches her back, almost defiant in face of sunrise.Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Hook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hook. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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