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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
Sally Percy, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Here’s a look at why the internet’s so hooked on TikTok’s king of sandwiches.
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
But there was dismay for the Commanders as Seibert hooked the kick and another miracle Washington comeback fell by the wayside.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
This recommendation engine learns users’ interests from their viewing habits and makes compelling, personalized recommendations that keep them hooked.
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—Sally Percy, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Here’s a look at why the internet’s so hooked on TikTok’s king of sandwiches.
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
Verb
This great read promises to keep readers hooked from beginning to end.
—Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
But there was dismay for the Commanders as Seibert hooked the kick and another miracle Washington comeback fell by the wayside.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
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In areas where agriculture is a key economic driver and thus is dependent on pollinators, such murder hornet sightings can be a major cause for concern.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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The sector will not only lack the kind of support that the outgoing Biden administration had afforded it but also be dependent on imports from many Asian countries that Trump intends to target with tariffs, most notably China.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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For example, other researchers have found that people tend to be reluctant to give used products as presents because there's a norm that gifts should be new.Rebecca Walker Reczek, Cory Haltman, CBS News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Larger sharps containers in a nearby closet were filled with used syringes, ready to be shipped off to a medical waste company.Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 25 Dec. 2024
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The Baltimore Police Department has not confirmed if Sunday’s arrests are connected to Saturday’s armed carjacking.Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
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Federal election rules allow candidates’ campaigns to foot the bill for travel and security expenses that are connected to their official or campaign duties.Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Neely had been shouting angrily at passengers on a subway train when Penny grabbed him from behind and restrained him in a chokehold for several minutes.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The New York Yankees went and grabbed Paul Goldschmidt in free agency.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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There are nicotine substitutes for the truly addicted, which help users inhale fewer damaging byproducts.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Multiple studies have reported that adolescents with ADHD are more likely to become addicted to Facebook or Twitter.Alison Escalante, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Alabama fans grew accustomed to Nick Saban’s teams pulverizing nonconference Power Four opponents.Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Voters have become accustomed to last-minute maneuvers, but the House may have prevented itself from exercising that option.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The final scene in the movie is a shot of Depp curled next to a decrepit male figure like Pompeiian victims, surrounded by flowers.Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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Nicks on the edge or stiffened, curled rubber will leave streaks.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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The Nationals just swiped Lowe from the Rangers.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Another day, another car reportedly swiped from East Baltimore’s streets.Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Hooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooked. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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