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
Sho Dewan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The three-time MVP backed his way to an effortless baby hook with nine ticks left.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2024
Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Kids might get hooked to new vapes that display animations with each puff.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
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This provision spells out exactly how long everyone’s on the hook, but it can be extended or removed by mutual agreement.
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However, the fundamental goal remains unchanged: to hook readers, pull them through a story and leave them satisfied at the end.
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And in what many consider the final blow to her mayoral career, Thao’s home was raided by FBI agents in July.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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In a game of dueling masterpieces from Nikola Jokic and Kyrie Irving, neither of them dealt the decisive blow.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Helen, on the other hand, has blossomed from dowdy to dazzling, and is now a best-selling author bent on revenge and wooing back Ernest. Desperate, Madeline finds a potion endowing her with eternal youth — but with a few Faustian caveats.Frank Rizzo, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Deadlifts involve lifting a weight (typically a barbell) from the ground by bending at the hips and knees, keeping your back flat, then straightening up to a standing position.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, colloquially known as the Big Mac Bridge, connects Cincinnati to Newport via Interstate 471.Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Refining Internal Communications Marketers refine campaigns using data that helps to understand how to connect with their audience.Celia Fleischaker, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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This fall, however, sculptural east-west bags stole the show.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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As the ultra-rich Harrison Lee Van Buren, an apparent philistine who becomes Toth’s artistic champion, Pearce steals the show.Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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After the tree lights up the night, the park will be open for visitors to check out the exhibits and grab some holiday treats.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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At one point, the man allegedly told Combs to grab a white bird from a cage that the man had presumably brought with him.Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
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Supple in structure, its rounded top is ergonomically shaped to rest under the arm and curve to the body, whether worn as a chic purse or comfortable daytime crossbody.Nikki Chwatt, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
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Its center is projected to hit Florida’s Big Bend area, the curving stretch of gulf coastline in the state’s north.Heather Hollingsworth and Stephen Smith, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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In a flash, Vinicius Jr appeared as a mirror image alongside him and, just after, Rodrygo did the same — but not before Antonio Rudiger’s own ritual of giving whoever has scored a (friendly) slap.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
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The slap heard around the world is still ringing out.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2024
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Doherty could have overplayed the sting of that line by arching an eyebrow or twisting her mouth into a little smirk.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 16 July 2024
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The front fascia is more aggressive, the inlets much bigger, and the wheel arches more prominent and sharp.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Hook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hook. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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