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as in dependent
having a compulsive need for a harmful substance or activity
The group's mission is to help those who become hooked on opioids.
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as in used
having a great interest or need to do or have something
The couple got immediately hooked on the new show, and it became must-watch television for them.
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as in arched
to cause to turn away from a straight line
the pitcher hooked the ball, and the batter missed
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as in connected
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 stole
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 grabbed
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 curved
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 hooked
Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2025
Leone and the rescue center's vet gave her an antibiotic in case of infection, fed her soft foods and trimmed her nails and beak, which is shaped more like a duck's than a turtle's hooked mouth because of her living conditions.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2025
In the video captured by guest Lisa Fernandez Miller, the groom could be seen on another man’s shoulders with his feet hooked under the bride’s arms.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Pictures shared by investigators show a dingy basement lit by a single bulb, with hooked metal chains dangling from wooden beams overhead.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2025
Leone and the rescue center's vet gave her an antibiotic in case of infection, fed her soft foods and trimmed her nails and beak, which is shaped more like a duck's than a turtle's hooked mouth because of her living conditions.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Drake beat a fan in a game of rock-paper-scissors earlier this month during a show and still hooked him up with $20,000 in defeat.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2025
In the video captured by guest Lisa Fernandez Miller, the groom could be seen on another man’s shoulders with his feet hooked under the bride’s arms.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hooked
Adjective
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But Trump’s tariff policies have put economic strain on a region that’s heavily dependent on trade with Mexico.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
7 July 2025
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This will be especially important if the company wants to ship AI smart glasses — which are heavily dependent on quality AI performance and accuracy — to compete with the likes of Meta and Google.—
Anshel Sag,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Federal tax credits of up to $7,500 for people buying new electric cars and a $4,000 credit for used cars will now end Sept. 30.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
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But there are still benefits to be had, according to Jonas, especially car dealers that sell both used and new cars.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
Verb
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As a Mexican and Jewish American woman from West Rogers Park, I am deeply connected to and proud of my roots.—
Jennifer Guzman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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President Joe Biden and others have said there is no evidence that the explosion was connected to the attack in New Orleans by an Army veteran that killed 14 people.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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The attacker then grabbed around $10 out of the victim’s pockets before fleeing on foot.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The man allegedly grabbed the woman from behind and held a knife to her side before assaulting her on the sidewalk, police said, ABC News reports.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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After the show ended, Dunham became addicted to prescription anxiety medication.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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Rayya was an addict, and during the course of her dying, relapsed and became addicted to cocaine again.—
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1 July 2025
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While repellents are simple to use, raccoons often become accustomed to the scent.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2025
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Would Forever Young be the Forever Young people had become accustomed to?—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Verb
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The ball curled through the proverbial eye of a needle, between Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez, and behind Alexis Mac Allister, who was forced to spin on his heels.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The old woman, though, stares at the screen, the shadow of a smile curled into her lips and a frown barely creasing her forehead.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
5 Jan. 2025
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The watches were swiped from Reeves’ Hollywood Hills home in December 2023, according to police.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
30 Dec. 2024
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Where there once were homes and gardens was now a wide furrow of dirt, as if a giant had swiped his foot across it.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Hooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooked. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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