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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
Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The hooked gator then dove for the bottom, peeling drag and pulling the boat in circles as the hunters hung on for the ride.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2024
Angela Lei, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Two students at Harvard University have hooked Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses up to a facial recognition system that instantly identifies strangers in public, finds their personal information and can be used to approach them and gain their trust.
—John Koetsier, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
East and Thatcher’s performances play a big role in keeping us hooked.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The hooked gator then dove for the bottom, peeling drag and pulling the boat in circles as the hunters hung on for the ride.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2024
Verb
The brand has its community hooked.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Two students at Harvard University have hooked Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses up to a facial recognition system that instantly identifies strangers in public, finds their personal information and can be used to approach them and gain their trust.
—John Koetsier, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hooked
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In other words, the likelihood of finding a match of your same genetic ethnic makeup is dependent on how many people from your same ethnicity have signed up on the registry.Pia Velasco, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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But that’s dependent on the funding of philanthropists and corporate partners.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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In Allegheny County, officials use these forms to verify the exact number of used and unused ballots returned by poll workers.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Carvana Retail investors are fascinated by Carvana, which sells used cars online and delivers them from buildings that resemble giant vending machines.John Dorfman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Ben Brown, a 49-year-old creative director in the United Kingdom, said his Sonos app still says his speakers are not connected.Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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She, too, is connected to Bell, who was the voice of Gossip Girl herself, a fact a whole new generation will soon discover when the full series returns to American Netflix on October 29 (here's every single episode, ranked).Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
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That formal change in Russia’s nuclear doctrine — which had previously envisioned a nuclear response only in the event of an existential threat to Russia — grabbed headlines and stirred a fresh round of debate in Western capitals.Simon Shuster, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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And then Sol turned to me and grabbed my hand.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Either the region had become addicted to sparklingly clean kitchens or a more nefarious pattern had been established.Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Alas, even with his son washed up in hospital, even while processing the revelation that his son is addicted to drugs, Robert’s most salient emotion is his jealousy.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Read Next: What Do Black Bears Eat? Black bears can quickly grow accustomed to a recurring food source in a particular area.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Consumers have become accustomed to fast transactional environments, and businesses must align with this expectation.Naveen Singh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The life-size Buddy wears curled-up black shoes, yellow tights, a green shirt and a green hat.Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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After a slow start from both teams, Arsenal came alive in the ninth minute when Saka cut inside and curled a shot just over the crossbar.Jamie Barton, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
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The screen on the Liberty 4 Pro is more limited, with a small touch bar below it that can be swiped to adjust the ANC or turn on transparency mode.Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
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Love… you… guys… Then Art swiped his scalpel back and forth across her chest six times, each slice sending lines of blood into the air.William Earl, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Hooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooked. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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