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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
Tom Warren, The Verge, 2 Jan. 2026
From the violent and disturbing moments of Fox's The Following to the unpredictable chaos of films like Wild Things and Green Room, these titles (and more) will keep you hooked from start to finish.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Recall the experience that hooked Ramjohn on editing Wikipedia—the power to fix what was wrong on the Internet, no intermediary required.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Nadella wants to move beyond the usual AI slop arguments, because Microsoft is betting on getting everyone hooked on AI agents instead of the Office and Windows software that has powered so many industries for decades.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 2 Jan. 2026
From the violent and disturbing moments of Fox's The Following to the unpredictable chaos of films like Wild Things and Green Room, these titles (and more) will keep you hooked from start to finish.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
The thrill and greatness of one player hooked him.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Recall the experience that hooked Ramjohn on editing Wikipedia—the power to fix what was wrong on the Internet, no intermediary required.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hooked
Adjective
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This exciting new corner of Rome supports an emerging understanding of the eternal city, revealing that its growth was dependent on its suburbs and altering our comprehension of how Rome functioned and thrived.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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Patriotism is a value that an IP-dependent tech company fighting Chinese rivals might well be happy to see inculcated in its employees.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
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Did people lay out their used sweaters and second-hand audio equipment, hoping someone would claim them?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Another way to reduce the price of a vehicle is to consider used cars, which are less than three years old.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Long, arched hallways lead to the guest rooms, restaurants, castle-like lounge spaces, and even an ancient cloister from the former monastery.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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Your chest should be upright and your torso should be slightly forward so that your back is flat and not arched or rounded forward.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
3 Dec. 2025
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Lastly, as Archaeology News reported, Britain was never isolated from the rest of the continent, and it was connected to distant regions, too.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Stafford connected with Colby Parkinson on a touchdown pass in the final minute to lift the Rams to a 34-31 wild-card playoff win over the Carolina Panthers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The sentencing follows a year in which mostly Chinese scammers stole a record $17 billion from regular people.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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What settler stole this sacred land and is now charging me for these healing waters?—
Gaby Iori
January 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Baer grabbed the arms of his chair and began to stand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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It was rapidly removed, but an image of the listing was grabbed ahead of that.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Fashion lovers, celebrities, and stylists alike are fans of this polished shoulder bag, thanks to its durable leather, curved top handle, and flat base.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
15 Dec. 2025
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Additive manufacturing allows load-bearing structures to follow curved, organic geometries dictated by optimization algorithms rather than the straight ribs and stringers of traditional airframes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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Her father became addicted to OxyContin after a back injury, and her cousin died of an overdose.—
Tom W. Johnson,
STAT,
26 Jan. 2026
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Members have said that the abuse occurred through over-billing, false records, identity theft, and phantom claims in Medicaid social service and health programs for the elderly, disabled, addicted, and homeless.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Hooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooked. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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