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noun

Definition of hooksnext
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of hook
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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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5
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 Synonyms for hooks
  1. punches
  2. connects
  3. grabs
  4. lifts
  5. integrates
  6. lands
  7. pounds
Noun
  • Employers today want people who can roll with the punches, adapt to different work setups, and thrive in any environment.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Employers today want people who can roll with the punches, adapt to different work setups, and thrive in any environment.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of punches
Verb
  • The canal connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, offering ships a shortcut to avoid going around the tip of South America.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Storytelling helps to communicate your message and connects you with potential buyers.
    Jenna Guarneri, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of connects
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  • Whichever item the baby grabs is thought to predict their future.
    Regina Kim, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • For example, if the child grabs money, that could be an indicator of future wealth.
    Regina Kim, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of grabs
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  • Their latest, limited-edition scent is called Sanctuary and lifts inspiration from Palo Santo, a small town along the pacific coast of Mexico.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • One officer is seen using a shoe to strike Brooks in the stomach as another lifts him up by his neck and drops him back on the table.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of lifts
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  • The graphics projection equates to 77-inches of screen and integrates eye-tracking technology to keep icons in the driver's field of view.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • According to the description, the trailer integrates various techniques, including special effects, sound design, AI technologies and movie analytics, to deliver a professional-quality product.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of integrates
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  • The film tells the story of a former Hollywood star (Moore) whose career decline lands her in Jane Fonda-style fitness-show territory.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Expect a trade, possibly a deal that lands a long-term solution.
    Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Noun
  • Californians typically toss more than 1 million metric tons of textiles each year — that’s more pounds of clothing than the weight of the Golden Gate Bridge, plus the 55,000 cars that cross it each day.
    Lewis Perkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Blue Ridge Beef is recalling more than 1,000 pounds of cat food due over salmonella contamination.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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