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noun

Definition of hooksnext
plural of hook
as in punches
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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hooks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of hook
1
as in bends
to cause to turn away from a straight line the pitcher hooked the ball, and the batter missed

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2
as in connects
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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3
as in steals
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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4
as in grabs
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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5
as in curves
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 Synonyms for hooks
  1. punches
  2. connects
  3. grabs
  4. lifts
  5. integrates
  6. lands
  7. pounds
Noun
  • But that doesn’t mean Lorne Michaels and the cast don’t have a few political punches left to throw.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Dec. 2024
  • But that doesn’t mean Lorne Michaels and the cast don’t have a few political punches left to throw.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of punches
Verb
  • This part connects the rocket’s two stages, enabling it to separate at high altitudes.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The annual Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest, which connects early-stage tech businesses with resources and a statewide business network, is accepting entries for its 2025 competition.
    Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of connects
Verb
  • The suspect then grabs a cab to the vicinity of the Hilton Hotel where Thompson would later be killed.
    Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The old man later finds Rachel, who’s preoccupied that she’s lost Rollo, and grabs her in the stables.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 29 Nov. 2024
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  • Upper arm lifts, to get rid of flapping skin sometimes called angel wings, increased 23% in the same period.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The tool lifts and energizes skin while reducing puffiness.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of lifts
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  • Look for a platform that integrates seamlessly with existing core banking systems, enabling smooth interaction between digital assets and traditional finance.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Organizations should look for a database that integrates chargemaster, clinical and quality RWD data from thousands of sites.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of integrates
Verb
  • Elvis Presley lands a multi-genre smash this week in America, showing that even decades after his death, his music remains hugely popular.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The film lands an emotional gut punch with its verité filmmaking style while also shining a light on the strains the American justice system can put on families.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of lands
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  • Listen to this article A tractor-trailer hauling thousands of pounds of metal beams was involved in a four-car crash on Interstate 395 in Norwich on Tuesday, leading to the beams coming loose and smashing through the cab area of the tractor-trailer, trapping the injured driver inside.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Babies with only one umbilical artery are at risk of being born small, but Naomi, her daughter, weighed over 6 pounds, so she was assumed to be fine.
    Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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hooks

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