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
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
Convertible straps allow for various opportunities for use, from strapless to racer back, while a hidden hook closure completes the seamless design approach.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
That is how much time was left in the second period, one that saw Finland generate numerous chances to score but come up empty while the game was still tied 1-1, when Olli Määttä was called for hooking Auston Matthews off a faceoff in the Finland zone.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Not even Valerie’s disclosure that George might be the target of a neurological weapon devised in violation of the Geneva Convention can convince Sheila that he should be let off the hook about anything.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
Convertible straps allow for various opportunities for use, from strapless to racer back, while a hidden hook closure completes the seamless design approach.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
Like the larger, 5.3-quart version, this mixer features 12 speed settings and comes with a splash guard, flat beater, dough hook, and wire balloon whisk for all your baking endeavors.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
That is how much time was left in the second period, one that saw Finland generate numerous chances to score but come up empty while the game was still tied 1-1, when Olli Määttä was called for hooking Auston Matthews off a faceoff in the Finland zone.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hook
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Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid announced a huge KO injury blow which Cope - citing anonymous sources - expects to sideline the first team starting player in question for around two months.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Things would inevitably come to blows between them and Deadpool's healing factor would frustrate Matt to no end.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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This effect occurs because Earth's atmosphere scatters shorter wavelengths of sunlight while allowing longer wavelengths — red and orange light — to bend into Earth's shadow and illuminate the moon.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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That confidence helps the GT2 Stradale bend into Ascari’s faster corners with graceful, approachable ease.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
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Latinx college graduates are more likely to be connected to family across class lines.—
Daisy Verduzco Reyes,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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And more than that, how romantic to know another person agrees to be connected to you forever.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
5 Mar. 2025
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While its interior artfully blends mid-century aesthetics with a modern Scandinavian feel, the food and beverage program truly steals the spotlight.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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While the competitive spirt was certainly alive and well between co-parents Tarek, Heather and Christina throughout the season, another personal crisis unexpectedly stole the show: Christina's split from Josh.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Tari Eason scored 14 points and Dillon Brooks added 12. Sabonis’ injury Sabonis grabbed his left hamstring while running the floor just over a minute into the game.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Mar. 2025
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Lozano exited the match in the 28th minute after appearing to grab his left hamstring.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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In a space known as the Languedoc wine region of southern France, within the huge administrative region of Occitanie, multiple independent wine appellations curve in an arc alongside—and parallel to—the Mediterranean Sea.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Published on February 11, 2025 By Wendy Bowman Photo : Full Package Media/Compass A curving floating staircase can be found in the double-height living room.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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The strategy, as well as the sheer shock value of the slaps, has produced impressive social media statistics for Power Slap and solid viewership numbers on Rumble.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Can anyone actually remember anything that happened after the slap?—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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Keep your torso tall, your shoulders back and tall, and your core engaged (no slouching forward or arching the back).—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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At the sound of my voice, everything shifted, whoosh-like, and that tiny woman who had been unresponsive arched her body from the bed and cried out and reached for me.—
Marit Fischer,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Hook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hook. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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