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as in criminal
a person who has committed a crime
a guy at the bar was raving about how all politicians are basically crooks
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as in curve
something that curves or is curved
carried the baby in the crook of her arm
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as in to hook
to cause to turn away from a straight line
crooked a finger
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Recent Examples of crook
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
There was one location, the hero block, where Vic stashes Oz’s mom, Francis (Deirdre O’Connell) – unknowingly under the watchful eye of a local crook.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2024
Vipal Monga, WSJ, 30 May 2018
Would crooked Hillary have brought little rocket man to the table?
—Fox News, 2 May 2018
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Noun
In their native home in Brazil, Christmas cacti grow as epiphytes in the crooks of tree branches.1 For successful growth indoors, choose a well-draining potting soil containing perlite and a container with good drainage holes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
There was one location, the hero block, where Vic stashes Oz’s mom, Francis (Deirdre O’Connell) – unknowingly under the watchful eye of a local crook.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2024
Verb
Lines that appear straight on the linens were crooked when scanned into a computer.
—Vipal Monga, WSJ, 30 May 2018
Would crooked Hillary have brought little rocket man to the table?
—Fox News, 2 May 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crook
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Cybercrime As retailers prepare for the big holiday rush — when shoplifters could also take advantage of crowds to ramp up — other kinds of criminals are at the back door.Evan Clark, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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Being in close proximity to Adams and the criminal as the gun went off, Jo and her unborn twins could also potentially be in danger.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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Using flowing yet distorted elements — from the walls to the furniture and even the oversized circular light fixture — the store is meant to mirror the signature curves of the brand’s eyewear.Thomas Waller, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Keeler: Nix’s NFL curve reminds me of a young Labrador retriever.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2024
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Two former sales leaders involved in the effort likened it to a drug dealer hooking a user with free samples.Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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Sorkin had already seen it that morning and told her he was hooked after a few pages.Simon van Zuylen-Wood, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Side bends Put your right hand up in the air and lean to the left, then switch sides with your left hand up in the air and leaning to the right.Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 3 Sep. 2024
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Honestly, how has someone not gotten the bends on this show yet?Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
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Doherty could have overplayed the sting of that line by arching an eyebrow or twisting her mouth into a little smirk.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 16 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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Since 2022, most interference has hit planes above 6,000 feet—suggesting the device that is causing the jamming is located on the ground, and that the more sensitive part of a plane's journey, at lower altitudes, is protected by the curvature of the Earth.Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
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Its silver structure captivates the eye, with its unmistakable curvature hugging the roadways.Tiffany Leigh, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
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Continuum claimed that reducing the angle of the plane would knock the number of units down from 475 to 355, making the affordability requirement financially unworkable.Kim Velsey, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2024
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Vea is a challenge for a 49ers’ offensive line that depends on agility, angles and leverage rather than brute force under the instruction of run game coordinator/line coach Chris Foerster.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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In turn, there’s a maturity and cultural authenticity that hovers over Morayo.Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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This, in turn, can help vendors and customers reach mutually beneficial subscriptions.Derek Klobucher, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Crook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crook. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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