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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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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
An explosion of brown and white feathers, a hooked beak, and fierce claws emerged.
—Bydina Fine Maron, science.org, 10 July 2024
But even with the frenzy of fast food options, consumers don’t appear to be too hooked on KFC’s chicken offerings, nor Pizza Hut’s pizza pies.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 6 Aug. 2024
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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
An explosion of brown and white feathers, a hooked beak, and fierce claws emerged.
—Bydina Fine Maron, science.org, 10 July 2024
But even with the frenzy of fast food options, consumers don’t appear to be too hooked on KFC’s chicken offerings, nor Pizza Hut’s pizza pies.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 6 Aug. 2024
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Unlike in tax equity and secured financing deals, investor returns aren’t dependent on cash flows of the project in transfers, hence less diligence.Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Water supply and keeping food fresh are both dependent on reliable power.Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
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Trade-in prices have been temporarily boosted for this sale, but if shoppers don’t have a used device to hand over OnePlus will knock a further $100 off the final price.Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Common menu items have paired fruity flavors and chili powder, or used sauces like hot honey and gochujang, a red chili paste that’s a popular Korean condiment.Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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But in the Monday interview with Today, Keith mused about whether Perry was still sober or had, as prosecutors allege, become addicted to ketamine.Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024
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Much of the package is devoured by the 55 million people who play fantasy and are addicted to the fourth quarter of totally meaningless games.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2024
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Borrowing to pay higher prices Prior to the 2021 spike, American consumers had grown accustomed to negligible inflation.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
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Thanks to the prevalence of dating apps, people have become accustomed to rejecting people immediately − usually off snap judgements based on little information.Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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During a prolonged flashback, Agatha is painted as a serial killer in a relationship with Death (Aubrey Plaza), who uses her magic-leeching abilities to kill an extraordinary number of women over the centuries.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Currently in development, the film tells the story of two detectives hunting down a serial killer who took the lives of the women that each of them loved.Jamie Lang, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Hooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooked. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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