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
Verb
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When the user bends their wrist upwards, a bending sensor located inside the brace detects the action.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2025
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His first that night was stunning enough, picking up a short corner to bend ferociously into the far corner.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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At the waist of Jones’ dress were cutouts and two bands of fabric connecting the bodice to the skirt.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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And after shooting just 5-of-18 from downtown in the first half — largely on quality looks that didn’t go their way — Chicago connected on 10 of their next 20 looks in the second half to erase an 11-point Knicks lead.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
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According to the Financial Times, the recent heist saw large amounts of Ethereum coins stolen from Bybit's cold wallets, which were believed to be more secure than hot wallets typically used for transactions.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Six days later, the couple lured a man in his 50s to the hotel room to engage in prostitution with Lebron, but after the man handed over the cash and undressed, Lebron threw bleach in his face and the duo beat him for several hours before stealing his phone, wallet and car keys.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Then, almost missing the cue, Belushi stepped forward and grabbed the mic stand.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2025
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The second woman, the grandmother of the 5-year-old girl and mother of the 22-year-old victim, tried to intervene when Phillips grabbed and pushed her, authorities said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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The river eventually curves and disappears into the distance.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Feb. 2025
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The long hood curves back to a glass bubble that mimics a fighter jet cockpit.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2025
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The visions are a clever mix of the really silly — the slap bracelet, for instance — and the genuinely terrifying.—
Esther Zuckerman,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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The sequence culminates with Elphaba’s hand slap, a sharp, defiant gesture against the crowd’s indifference.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
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Weeping varieties like the burgundy ‘Crimson Queen’ or green-leafed ‘Waterfall’ work nicely because the branches naturally arch down like an umbrella.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2025
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The plants and lights continue up the wall and arch over her TV.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Hook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hook. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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